ENGINEER- NIGHTS

Reports to: Brewery Manager
Location: Leeds
Pay: £45,500-£57,200 dependant on experience
Closing date: 19th May 2026

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

5 Nights/week. Sunday Night to Friday Morning. 9:30pm to 5:30am

THE ROLE:  

This Night Engineer role is key to supporting Northern Monk’s production operation by carrying out preventative maintenance during non-production hours. Working closely with the Brewery Night Shift Operator, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of all site equipment across brewing and packaging. From proactive and preventative maintenance and fault finding to continuous improvement, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our production moving and our quality high.

This is a varied, hands-on role that requires someone who is comfortable working independently. Initial site awareness and training will be with our Site Engineer (days) who you will work closely with to coordinate works. You’ll be instrumental in minimising downtime, supporting operational efficiency, and helping us deliver consistently excellent beer. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, well organised, and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and engineering practice. Strong problem solving skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively are essential.

We’re extremely proud of our craft and are looking for applicants who share our enthusiasm and drive for quality. We’re committed to improving the diversity of our Operations Team, so if you are part of a group underrepresented in the beer industry, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Maintain good working function of all automation in the brewery to minimise downtime and process loss.

·        Carry out planned preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.

·        Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.

·        Ensure all machinery is operating at optimum performance levels.

·        Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

·        Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.

·        Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.

·        Work collaboratively with the production and engineering staff to ensure smooth handovers and minimise downtime.

·        Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues as needed.

·        Develop and manage a program for periodic systems and equipment validation/testing.

·        Develop SOPs and logs for preventive maintenance.

·        Manage ordering, inventory, and logs for tools and parts/supplies, including price negotiations with vendors and shippers. 

·        Work with management to continually recognize and assess possible plant improvements.

·        Seek out educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organisations

·        Provide consistent and accurate updates to line manager regarding all areas of work

·        Contribute to team effort by completing other tasks as needed.

·        Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the department.

·        Necessary preparation for the following day.

ABOUT YOU: 

·        Qualification (ONC, C&G, BTEC/NVQ L3 or equivalent) in mechanical/electrical engineering.

·        BOAS trained

·        3+ years experience in a similar hands-on maintenance role in FMCG

·        Electrical competence

·        Experience in fault finding across multiple systems

·        IT competence for manipulation and use of spreadsheets and report writing

·        Welding/Fabrication qualification would be preferable

·        FLT experience

·        Experience in project management

·        Great organisation and attention to detail.

·        Thrives working in a production environment.

·        Have a positive attitude to a busy work environment and a willingness to work long or flexible hours when required.

·        Contribute to team effort by completing other tasks as needed.

·        Used to work in a fast-paced organisation.

·        A passion for cleanliness and tidiness.

·        Committed to safe working practices

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment.

·        Comfortable with shift work and the shift pattern mentioned.

·        Understanding of the industry and production brewing.

·        Effective communicator.

·        Comfortable with manual handling.

·        Feel you have a connection or resonate with our company values of Fresh, Inclusive, Spirited, Humble and Community.