Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 53,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birkenhead
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Multiskilled Engineer (Nights) – Temporary (Up to 16 Months) | Monday–Thursday, 10:00pm–8:00am | Salary: £53,000
Ready to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business that’s growing rapidly and investing heavily in its future?
At, we’re looking for a Multiskilled Engineer to join our night shift team on a temporary basis (up to 16 months). This is a great opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving a busy production environment—while enjoying a long weekend every week.
The Role
This is a hands-on mechanical maintenance position within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production through proactive and reactive maintenance.
While the role includes electrical fault finding, the primary focus is on mechanical reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Carrying out mechanical maintenance and repairs on production machinery (conveyors, pumps, bearings, chains, belts, rotary machinery)
Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults and failures
Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to improve equipment reliability
Working on pneumatics (valves, cylinders, airlines)
Conducting equipment strip-downs, rebuilds, and overhauls
Supporting Electrical Responsibilities
Basic electrical fault finding (motors, sensors, drives)
Assisting with electrical maintenance when required
Working safely with control systems and panels
What We’re Looking For
Time-served or Level 3 qualified (Mechanical or Electrical with strong mechanical experience)
Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing
Confident in fault finding, strip-downs, and rebuilds
Ability to work independently on nights
Electrical knowledge is beneficial, but not essential
What’s in It for You?
25 days holiday (pro rata) + Christmas shutdown
Holiday purchase scheme
Company bonus scheme
Pension
Sick pay (after qualifying period)
Simplyhealth cash plan
Accident insurance & life assurance
Bike2Work scheme
Free weekly fruit
Free onsite parking
£1,000 employee referral bonus
Working Pattern
Night shifts: Monday to Thursday, 10:00pm – 8:00am
Enjoy a three-day weekend every week
Apply Now
If you’re a skilled engineer looking for your next challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration