Shift Maintenance Engineer Location: Wednesbury Salary: £44,000 - £46,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 Days / 2 Nights) A leading food manufacturing company based in Wednesbury is seeking a skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing environment, supporting site performance through proactive maintenance, fault finding, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate. The successful candidate will provide multi-skilled engineering support across the site, ensuring production equipment and plant assets operate efficiently and safely. You will play a key role in maintaining operational reliability while contributing to improvement projects that support long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across site equipment and production machinery Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime Use the site computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to record work, monitor assets and manage maintenance activities Support production by responding promptly to engineering breakdowns and technical issues Participate actively in shift handovers and operational meetings to monitor engineering performance against KPIs Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency Provide technical support for engineering projects and site improvements Ensure all engineering activities comply with health & safety, food safety, hygiene and environmental standards Support and coach team members where required to maintain high engineering standards Apply structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions Work collaboratively with production and operational teams to maintain service levels Skills & Experience Required Essential Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing maintenance environment UK recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or above) Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings Basic PLC input/output understanding Good understanding of drives, motors, brakes, transmissions, feedback systems and transducers Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment Self-motivated, organised and proactive approach Desirable Previous experience within food manufacturing Health & Safety qualification or certification BS7671 18th Edition qualification Experience with SCADA and machine control systems VSD programming experience Fabrication skills MEWP licence Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off rotation: 2 Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm 2 Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am Benefits Competitive salary Sponsorship available Excellent job security Ongoing training and development opportunities 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service Staff rewards and discount platform Subsidised refreshments Modern manufacturing facility Supportive team-focused working environment This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer looking to join a well-established food manufacturing business offering long-term career development in a fast-paced production environment