Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Night Shift Location: Colchester Salary: £45,000–£48,000 per annum (inclusive of night shift premium) Overtime: hourly rate of £22.70 per hour Hours: 45 hours per week, working 9:30pm–6:30am About the Role: A well-established food manufacturing business is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve night shift operations. You'll help keep production lines running efficiently, reduce downtime, and maintain high standards of food safety and quality. This is a fast-paced, floor-based role where you'll work closely with operators and team leaders, taking ownership of machinery performance and shift operations during the night shift. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the site location. Benefits: * 33 days annual leave, 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown * Enhanced sick pay after one year of service * Health & wellbeing support * Staff discount on products * Employee discount platform * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and HR support * Free onsite parking * PPE provided * Family-owned business with a strong culture and clear values * Varied role with responsibility and autonomy * Call-out and overtime opportunities available Desired skills and experience: * Ideally an engineering qualification, electrically biased with mechanical maintenance capability. * Engineering experience within food manufacturing or similar industry. * Hands-on mechanical & electrical skills. * Proven ability to quickly diagnose mechanical failures and implement long-term preventive actions. * Highly adaptable, self-motivated, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, smaller business environment Key Responsibilities: * Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults. * Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities. * Support production teams in achieving shift performance targets. * Maintain and improve equipment reliability. * Assist with continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades. * Ensure engineering work is completed safely and in line with food manufacturing standards. * Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift handovers. * Act as the primary engineering contact during the night shift. * Work closely with the Manufacturing Shift Manager to ensure the factory operates safely, efficiently and delivers the production plan. If you are a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership and working as part of a close-knit team, we would like to hear from you