About this role

Engineering Support Technician

Night Shift, 4 Nights On / 4 Nights Off

Are you a practical, hands-on problem solver who enjoys fixing things, keeping equipment running and seeing the results of your work? We’re looking for an Engineering Support Technician to join our client’s busy Engineering & Maintenance team in Newark.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a practical engineering background who enjoys variety, working with their hands and being part of a team where your work directly helps keep production moving.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll provide essential hands-on support to the Engineering and Production teams, helping to keep equipment operational, resolve issues quickly and minimise downtime.

You’ll have the opportunity to get stuck into a varied role where no two shifts are necessarily the same. You’ll need to be comfortable working independently, using your initiative and working closely with engineers and production colleagues.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

Assisting the Engineering team with general repairs and maintenance.
Supporting the team with incubation-related issues when required.
Repairing and maintaining setter trolleys.
Repairing and maintaining farm trolleys.
Repairing broken egg trays and key trays wherever possible.
Repairing hatcher and chick boxes.
Repairing broken dollies and replacing wheels when required.
Identifying faults and carrying out practical repairs.
Helping to minimise equipment downtime and keep production running efficiently.
Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable and enjoys solving problems.

You’ll ideally be

Practical and confident working with tools and equipment.
Comfortable working independently and using your own initiative.
A natural problem solver who can make decisions when required.
Well organised with good time-management skills.
A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
Flexible, reliable and committed.
Comfortable working night shifts.
Willing to provide occasional day-shift cover for holidays and sickness.

Experience & Skills

Essential

Engineering background or practical engineering experience.
Experience working independently as well as part of a team.
Good organisational and decision-making skills.
Ability to use your own initiative.
IT literate.
Experience working within a hatchery environment.

Desirable

TIG welding experience.
MIG welding experience.
Experience repairing production equipment.
Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

The Shift Pattern

4 Nights On / 4 Nights Off

This role offers a consistent night-shift pattern, providing an excellent work-life balance.

Some flexibility will be required, as you may occasionally be asked to work day shifts to cover annual leave or sickness.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you’re a hands-on engineer, maintenance technician or practical problem solver looking for a new opportunity where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply please call Jenna on 01636 611320 or email your CV to

jenna.blades@ambitionspersonnel.com