Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Night Shift

Location: Colchester

Salary: £45,000-£48,000 per annum (inclusive of night shift premium)

Overtime: Paid at a fixed rate of £22.70 per hour

Hours: 45 hours per week, working 9:30 PM-6:30 AM

About the Role

A well‑established food manufacturing business is looking for a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve night shift operations. You'll help keep production lines running efficiently, reduce downtime, and maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

This is a fast‑paced, shop‑floor‑based role where you'll work closely with operators and team leaders, taking ownership of machinery performance and shift operations during the night shift. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the site location.

If you are a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership and working as part of a close‑knit team, we would like to hear...