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Posted 25 July, 2026

Night Shift Engineer

Zest
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Night Shift EngineerSalary: c.£60,000 + overtime + benefits Shift Pattern: Permanent nights Commutable from: Huntingdon, St Neots, Peterborough, Cambridge, St IvesOur client is a large, well-established FMCG business supplying major retailers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Night Shift Engineer to their engineering team.The RoleCarry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of high-speed production and processing equipmentRespond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiencyWork closely with production and engineering teams to support continuous improvementEnsure all work is completed safely and in line with food safety standardsMaintain accurate records of maintenance activityWhat We're Looking ForA recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent apprenticeship)Multi-skilled engineering background, electrical bias preferred but not essentialExperience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similarly fast-paced production environmentWillingness to work permanent nightsA proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skillsWhat's on OfferSalary of c.£60,000 depending on experienceOvertime opportunitiesAdditional company benefitsGenuine progression opportunities within a growing businessIf you're an experienced Engineer looking for a new challenge with a leading FMCG manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential conversation or contact Oli at 01780 483 999 /As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the websiteTPBN1_UKTJ