Job title: multiskilled engineer
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering - Mechanical
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £53,000.00
Location: Birkenhead, UK
Job published: 21/05/2026
Job ID: 251558
Contact name: Ben Howell
Contact email: bhowell@pg-rec.com

Job Description

My client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business investing heavily in its future. They are looking for a Multiskilled Engineer to join their night shift team on a temporary basis of up to 16 months.

The Multiskilled Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

  • Time-served or Level 3 qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (with strong mechanical experience)
  • Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Confident carrying out fault finding, strip-downs, and rebuilds on production machinery
  • Experience working on conveyors, pumps, bearings, chains, belts, and rotary machinery
  • Familiar with pneumatic systems including valves, cylinders, and airlines
  • Able to carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to improve equipment reliability
  • Some electrical fault finding experience (motors, sensors, drives) is beneficial but not essential
  • Able to work independently and make decisions on nights with minimal supervision
  • Reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working a permanent night shift pattern

The Multiskilled Engineer will benefit from the following:

  • £53,000 salary
  • Monday–Thursday nights, 10:00pm–8:00am (three-day weekend every week)
  • 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 onsite parking
  • £1,000 employee referral bonus

If you are a Multiskilled Engineer looking for a well-paid nights contract in manufacturing, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.