Engineering Leader

Engineering Leader - Late Shift (Mon-Fri)

Cambridgeshire | -51,000 - -56,000 + attractive benefits

I''m working with a well-established manufacturing business in Cambridgeshire who are looking to appoint an Engineering Leader for their late shift (5pm-2am, Monday to Friday).

This is a hands-on engineering role where you''ll take ownership of maintenance activity during the night shift, supporting a small team and ensuring the smooth running of site equipment. You''ll be the key engineering presence on shift, working closely with production to keep downtime to a minimum.

The role:

- Prioritise breakdowns and planned maintenance activities on shift
- Carry out hands-on fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs
- Support PPM delivery and help improve equipment reliability
- Ensure accurate use of CMMS and maintain stock control standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
- Support installation and integration of new equipment where required
- Help reduce downtime, waste, and energy usage across site
- Maintain full compliance with health & safety and site procedures (PUWER, LOLER, etc.)

About you:

- Multi-skilled engineer from a manufacturing or food/FMCG background
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
- Experience with breakdown response and planned maintenance
- Previous experience working in a small team or supporting others on shift
- Apprentice trained or equivalent qualification (NVQ Level 3 / HNC or similar)
- Practical, proactive approach with good problem-solving ability

The opportunity:

A great opportunity to work in a stable, well-invested site where you''ll have a direct impact on performance every shift.

The role offers a strong salary, attractive benefits package, and flexibility around shift start/finish times for the right person.

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