Maintenance Engineer – Night Shift

Maintenance Engineer - Night Shift

Dig in and grow with us

At Mash Direct, our aim is simple: to bring the taste of great food, rooted in six generations of farming, to every table, nurturing a stronger connection between people, their food, and the land it comes from.

We’re here to be a trusted source of freshly prepared vegetable side dishes, honouring our heritage while growing responsibly for future generations. How we do that matters. We work collaboratively, act with purpose, support one another, and take ownership of the results we deliver.

We also believe in looking after our people. We’re building a culture where everyone’s voice is heard, good leadership is developed, and learning and growth are part of everyday work. Supporting each other and sharing knowledge is just as important as producing great food.

If you care about good food, honest work, and being part of a supportive team that does things properly, Mash Direct is a place where you’ll belong.

What you’ll be doing

It will be your responsibility to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our production equipment through effective maintenance support. This role will focus on rapid response to breakdowns, accurate fault-finding, and completion of planned maintenance to minimise downtime.

Beyond the tools and troubleshooting, this role is about taking pride in keeping the line running smoothly so our food is ready for its place on every table.

Your role will include:

– Liaising with production managers and shift supervisors to determine day-to-day maintenance and production priorities
– Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across plant equipment and maintaining accurate maintenance records
– Playing a key role in developing and implementing a continuous improvement culture
– Performing fault finding, root cause analysis, diagnosis, and breakdown repairs
– Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and maintaining high H&S standards
– Diagnosing and repairing faults on plant control systems to minimise downtime
– Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to a high standard
– Maintaining a safe, clean, and tidy working environment
– Providing specialist technical advice where appropriate
– Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Working hours

You’ll work Monday to Friday 6pm – 3am, as part of a 45-hour working week.

What we offer

– Secure, permanent employment
– Supportive working environment
– Training & Development through our Growth Academy
– Free on-site parking
– Staff discounts on all Mash Direct products
– Cycle to Work scheme
– A culturally diverse workforce where people support one another and take pride in what they produce

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

– Relevant City & Guilds, BTEC, or NVQ qualification
– Experience in FMCG environments, preferably food manufacturing
– Skilled experience in fault finding and repair
– Reliable with good time management skills
– Creative problem-solving skills relating to engineering and maintenance issues
– Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal

If you want to be part of a business that values hard work, teamwork, and doing things the right way, we’d love to hear from you.

Mash Direct is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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Maintenance Engineer – Night Shift