Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

Location: Croydon

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Night Shift (including weekends where required)

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE

The Opportunity

A growing and fast-paced food manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Night Shift Maintenance Engineer to join its onsite engineering team.

This is a hands-on role where you will play a critical part in keeping production running efficiently, maintaining machinery, and minimising downtime across a busy manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working autonomously, and being part of a high-performing operation, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

Working as part of the engineering function, you will be responsible for both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of production equipment and site facilities.

You’ll ensure all machinery operates safely, efficiently, and in line with food safety and compliance standards during night operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Maintain and repair equipment such as conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and control systems
• Work safely with 3-phase electrical systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and food safety standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Work closely with production teams to support operational performance
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment where required

About You

• Experience within a manufacturing, food production, or FMCG environment (preferred)
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of PLC systems (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience working with 3-phase systems
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance standards
• Able to work independently and make decisions under pressure
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability
• Relevant engineering qualification (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 30 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support for further qualifications and career progression
• Health & wellbeing support and initiatives
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Regular team and social events
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive engineering team

Why Apply?

• Key role within a fast-paced production environment
• Opportunity to develop both technically and professionally
• Stable, long-term position with progression opportunities
• Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking team