Job Role: Shift Engineer
Salary: £38,766 + £1/hr Attendance Bonus – £40,950 Total
Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off (2 days / 2 nights)
Qualifications: Engineering qualifications essential (ideally Electrical)
Experience Needed: Multi-Skilled – Electrical knowledge essential
Pay Frequency: Weekly
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Shift Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is a key role responsible for maintaining plant equipment, minimising downtime, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently.
Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will play a vital role in supporting production through both planned maintenance and reactive breakdown response.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules
* Respond quickly and effectively to plant and production breakdowns
* Diagnose faults and implement timely repairs to minimise downtime
* Support production teams with engineering-related issues
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
* Assist in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
* Ensure efficient use of spare parts and consumables
Health & Safety
* Follow all safe working procedures at all times
* Ensure correct PPE is worn and safety standards are maintained
* Promote a strong health & safety culture and report any concerns
* Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site
Communication & Teamwork
* Deliver clear and effective shift handovers
* Complete and submit detailed shift reports
* Communicate effectively with production, supervisors, and management
* Highlight any ongoing issues, risks, or spare parts requirements
About You
* Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads
* Proactive, reliable, and a strong team player
* Good communication skills across all levels of the business
* Relevant engineering qualifications (preferred but not essential)
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary + shift allowance
* Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing company
* Ongoing training and development
* Supportive team environment
* Long-term career progression opportunities
Apply Now
If you are a motivated Shift Engineer looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you