Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

Company: Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd

Location: Caerphilly

Posted: May 9th, 2026

Salary: GBP53000 per annum

Location: Caerphilly

Act as a standalone shift engineer within the factory environment.
Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a range of food production machinery.
Proactively identify potential issues and implement preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
Respond efficiently to breakdowns and technical issues during production hours.
Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Support production teams to ensure minimal disruption and optimal output.
Monitor machinery performance to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports.
Work in line with food safety, health & safety, and site regulations.
Ensure all contractors adhere to site rules and safety standards.

Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or food production environment.
Multiskilled engineer with a mechanical bias - Preferred.
Strong working knowledge of production machinery including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and packaging equipment.
Ability to fault find across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Competence in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.
Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
High attention to detail with a proactive and reliability-focused approach.

Overtime paid at enhanced rates (x1.25 weekdays, x1.5 Saturdays, x2 Sundays).
Working hours: 6pm – 6am. 7-day fortnight rota with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
Strong earning potential with regular overtime available.
Full benefits package to be discussed.

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