We’re delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Shift Engineer to join their Engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in keeping machinery, equipment and facilities operating at peak performance.
Working closely with the Head of Engineering and Production teams, you’ll play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
As a Shift Engineer, you’ll be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance activities, ensuring production equipment remains safe, reliable and efficient.
Key responsibilities include:
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and minimising production downtime
• Conducting routine machinery inspections and maintenance checks
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and performance
• Working closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities effectively
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Supporting health, safety and environmental compliance across the site
• Assisting with risk assessments, permits to work and safe systems of work
• Ensuring all engineering activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures
• Supporting training and development of colleagues where required
• Participating in call-out and additional shift cover when necessary
We’re looking for a proactive engineer who enjoys problem-solving and thrives in a manufacturing environment.
You’ll ideally have:
• Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer role
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience maintaining production machinery and plant equipment
• A good understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programmes
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• The ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
• Manufacturing or production environment experience
• FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Packaging, Industrial or Process Manufacturing background
• Electrical qualifications (18th Edition, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Mechanical maintenance experience
• Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS)
WHAT’S ON OFFER
• Join a stable and growing manufacturing business
• Varied and technically challenging role
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of production machinery
• Supportive engineering leadership team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career progression opportunities
If you’re a hands-on engineer looking for your next challenge and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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