Shift Maintenance Engineer
Location: Speke, Liverpool
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Thursday – 06:00 to 14:00, Friday – 06:00 to 11:00
Shift Flexibility: May rotate to 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 during peak periods or as business needs require
Reference: ASPLIV
Are you a hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background and experience in fast-paced manufacturing?
Do you thrive on keeping machines running smoothly, solving engineering problems, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Our client is looking for a dependable Shift Maintenance Engineer to support day-to-day maintenance and engineering needs across a high-speed production environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid mix of mechanical, fabrication, and general engineering experience, who enjoys both reactive work and proactive maintenance.
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on manufacturing equipment
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime
Respond quickly to breakdowns to keep production running efficiently
Support capital and improvement projects across the plant
Work across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fabrication tasks
Collaborate with production teams to improve machine performance and reliability
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company H&S standards
Keep accurate records of all maintenance work and equipment status
Participate in relevant training and stay current with equipment and technology
Requirements
Must-Haves
City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering
Minimum 10 years post-apprenticeship experience
Proven background in high-speed manufacturing (FMCG, automotive, or similar)
Solid mechanical engineering skills, including:
- Turning and milling
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Welding and fabrication
Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team
Flexible, reliable, and solutions-focused
Desirable
Experience with steel packaging machinery or materials
Basic electrical maintenance or PLC fault-finding skills
Good communication skills
Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Overtime and shift premiums available
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
PPE and tools provided
Training and career development opportunities
To Contact Direct:
Daniel Barnett
Senior Executive Consultant
(phone number removed)
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