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