Multiskilled Engineer (Nights) – Temporary (Up to 16 Months) | Monday–Thursday, 10:00pm–8:00am | Salary: £48,900

Ready to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business that’s growing rapidly and investing heavily in its future?

At Hydrokem, 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.