Multi Skilled Engineer - Nights

  • Questech Recruitment Ltd
  • Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
  • Mar 31, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

Food Manufacturing Leicestershire

Are you a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer who thrives on nights and wants to work for a highly respected, large-scale food manufacturer?
If you re looking for stability, progression, and genuinely excellent benefits, this could be the opportunity you ve been waiting for.

We re proud to be partnering with a market-leading food manufacturing business based in Leicestershire. This is a company with an outstanding reputation for investing in their people, developing talent from within, and maintaining a positive, forward-thinking engineering culture.

The Role

As a key member of the night shift engineering team, you ll be responsible for keeping production running smoothly and efficiently in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Reactive and planned maintenance on a wide range of production and packaging machinery
  • Fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems
  • Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
  • Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime
  • Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with food manufacturing standards

What We re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (FMCG / food manufacturing ideal but not essential)
  • Strong electrical or mechanical fault-finding skills
  • Recognised engineering qualifications
  • Comfortable working a permanent night shift
  • A proactive, team-focused mindset

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Well-established, highly respected employer with a strong UK presence
  • Excellent salary and night shift premium
  • Outstanding benefits package
  • Clear and genuine career progression opportunities
  • Investment in training, development, and long-term careers
  • Modern site with well-maintained equipment and systems

Leicestershire commutable from surrounding areas with onsite parking available.

As a recruitment partner, we re excited to be supporting such a fantastic employer and would love to tell you more about the role, shift pattern, salary, and progression on offer.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation your next step in engineering could start here.