Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Ripley
Salary: £53,482 (inclusive of shift premium)
Shift Pattern: 3-shift rotation (06:00–14:15 / 14:00–22:15 / 22:00–06:15)
We are recruiting for a Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) on behalf of a well-established, market-leading manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team within a fast-paced production environment.
The Role
As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency of plant equipment through effective fault finding, breakdown response, and planned maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns across plant and machinery
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and asset care activities
Work across a range of equipment including automated machinery, robotics, and site services
Use a CMMS system to log work, track performance, and manage maintenance tasks
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with site proceduresEssential Requirements
Apprenticeship-trained / time-served engineer with an electrical bias
Minimum 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong experience of breakdown response and fault finding
Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Ability to clearly demonstrate maintenance experience within your CVAbout You
Electrically biased with solid mechanical understanding
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
Proactive, reliable, and a team playerWhat’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £53,482 (including shift premium)
Opportunity to work with modern, automated manufacturing equipment
Stable, well-invested business
Supportive engineering team and culture
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