Multi Skilled Production Engineer (Nights)

Company: Hewett-Recruitment
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Location: Evesham
Job Description:

Multi Skilled Production Engineer (Nights) (HQ00038170) Evesham, England

Salary: GBP42600 – GBP51380 per annum

The Company

Our client is a well‑established manufacturing business operating within a fast‑paced production environment. Due to continued investment in their engineering team, they are seeking a Multiskilled Production Engineer to support the maintenance and performance of production equipment across the site.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position will play a key role in delivering a successful engineering maintenance shift by supporting equipment reliability, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, and responding effectively to breakdowns.

The role requires a strong electrical bias alongside solid mechanical fault‑finding capability, ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in line with operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

  • Diagnose and repair faults across production machinery in a safe and methodical manner
  • Carry out preventative maintenance activities to a high standard
  • Support breakdown response to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
  • Conduct electrical machinery audits and ensure safe operation of plant equipment
  • Perform root‑cause analysis and record findings to support long‑term improvements
  • Identify and implement improvements to equipment performance

Operational Support

  • Work closely with operations teams to resolve equipment issues quickly
  • Contribute to effective shift handovers, ensuring key issues are communicated clearly
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure all engineering work is completed in line with health and safety legislation and company procedures
  • Follow lock‑off / tag‑off procedures and maintain safe working practices
  • Participate in risk assessments and support a safe working environment
  • Work to strict hygiene and food safety standards when conducting maintenance activities
  • Support the implementation of HACCP principles within engineering practices

The Person

  • Strong electrical fault‑finding ability with supporting mechanical maintenance experience
  • Proven experience maintaining production machinery in a manufacturing environment
  • Methodical approach to preventative maintenance and problem‑solving
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
  • Understanding of HACCP principles

Qualifications

  • Recognised engineering qualification relevant to your discipline
  • 23.5 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Company pension with 5% employer contribution
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life assurance up to 4x annual salary

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026