Your new company
You will be joining a well-established manufacturing business recognised for its strong reputation, stable working environment and continued investment in its people and equipment. The company operates modern production facilities and prides itself on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and product quality. With ongoing growth and a focus on continuous improvement, it offers a supportive environment where engineering plays a key role in site performance.

Your new role
As a Shift Engineer / Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias), you will work as part of the onsite engineering team to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime across a busy manufacturing operation. Working on a structured 8-week rotating shift pattern (average 42 hours per week), you will carry out planned maintenance, respond to equipment breakdowns and support ongoing improvements across the site.Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
• Fault-finding on production machinery, electrical systems and automation equipment
• Working on motors, drives, conveyors, control panels and mechanical components
• Supporting engineering improvements, efficiency projects and reliability initiatives
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with site standards
• Maintaining accurate engineering records and contributing to shift handovers
• Working collaboratively with production teams to enhance machine uptime

Shift pattern (12-hour shifts):8-week rota including days, nights and weekendsAverage: 42 hours per week

What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A recognised engineering qualification or completed apprenticeship
• Strong electrical bias with additional mechanical capability
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
• Confident diagnostic and fault-finding ability on electrical systems
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery, drives and automation equipment
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently on shift
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to health & safety

What you’ll get in return
This role offers a competitive salary package, structured shift pattern and a range of employee benefits, including:

• £55,000+ salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme:
  • Employee contribution: 5% minimum
  • Employer contribution: 5%
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus additional Service Days at 4, 8 & 12 years
• Life insurance
• Onsite canteen facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• A stable working environment with ongoing investment in engineering and site development

What you need to do now
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