Shift Maintenance Engineer

Company: HR GO Recruitment
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Location: Coleford
Job Description:

Shift Maintenance Engineer

Job Reference: 226

Location: Coleford, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum + Benefits

Hours: 12‑hour shifts, 4 on 4 off (Days/Night rotation)

Employment: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out scheduled and reactive maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment in an FMCG factory.
  • Diagnosing and fixing faults in machinery to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
  • Collaborating with the production team to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Applying technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  • Adhering to health and safety regulations while maintaining work standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Electrical qualifications (NVQ, HNC, 18th Edition or Equivalent)
  • Strong mechanical knowledge
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a high‑pressure production environment

Desirable Skills:

  • Basic experience with PLC systems such as Allen Bradley or Siemens
  • FMCG / Fast Moving Factory Experience
  • Injection moulding or plastic experience could be beneficial
  • SAP Experience

What We Offer:

  • Up to £50k salary + Benefits
  • Life Insurance + Health Insurance

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Posted: April 17th, 2026