Overview
Shift Maintenance Engineer - 4on/4off | £50k+ | Warwickshire
Electrical Bias | High-Tech Recycling & Manufacturing | 12hr Days & Nights
Ready for a role where you make the difference that keeps a 24/7 industrial operation moving?
A forward-thinking, award-winning manufacturer in Warwickshire is growing its engineering team and is looking for a hands-on Shift Maintenance Engineer. This is an opportunity to work with modern machinery, varied kit, and a business that genuinely invests in its people and its purpose.
If you enjoy fault-finding, problem-solving and taking ownership of your work, you'll thrive here.
Responsibilities
* React quickly and safely to machinery breakdowns to minimise downtime
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to keep the plant running smoothly
* Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults (typically 60/40 split)
* Work across a wide range of production kit - extruders, shredders, washers, conveyors, wastewater systems and more
* Take full ownership of your jobs from start to finish, including clear reporting and handovers
* Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and contribute to a strong, safety-first culture
Qualifications
* A recognised engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical bias)
* Experience in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing or industrial environments
* Confident in electrical and mechanical fault-finding
* Good understanding of PPM and reliability practices
* Ability to read electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and basic PLC diagrams
* A proactive, solutions-driven approach and a strong team ethic
* Full UK driving licence
Bonus skills
* Time-served apprenticeship
* 18th Edition
* Experience with inverters, FLT licence, or plastics/extrusion machinery
* Exposure to highly automated / 24/7 manufacturing environments
Benefits
* £50k+ salary
* 4on/4off shift pattern - 12hr days & nights
* Contributory company pension scheme
* 23 days' holiday (rising to 25) + 8 bank holidays
* Cash healthcare plan
* Employee recognition awards (monthly & annual)
* Real career growth opportunities within a sustainable, purpose-led business
* Work with a friendly, supportive engineering team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
* Be part of something bigger
This is more than just a maintenance role. You'll be joining a business playing a key part in the future of UK plastics recycling and sustainable manufacturing - where your engineering skills directly impact efficiency, quality and environmental progress.
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and join a company that values innovation, reliability and the people who keep the plant running
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