Shift Engineer
Deeside | £50,500 per annum | 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off – 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Shift Engineer to join a busy and well-established food manufacturing site in Deeside. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll be responsible for ensuring all production machinery runs efficiently, with a balance of planned and reactive maintenance.
This position would suit a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in keeping production moving.
The Role:
* Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production machinery
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and help drive equipment reliability
* Work efficiently to prioritise breakdowns and maintain minimal downtime
* Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed safely and in line with hygiene standards
Machinery includes:
Bag filling and vacuum sealers, chillers and conclaves, weighing and detection systems, conveyors, printers, and handling equipment.
About You:
* Time-served, Level 3-qualified engineer (electrical bias preferred)
* Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
* Confident working across mechanical and electrical systems (bearings, belts, chains, control panels, motors, sensors, etc.)
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to “hit the ground running”
* Strong teamwork skills with a focus on quality and reliability
Package & Benefits:
* Salary: £50,500 per annum
* Shift pattern: 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off (42 hours per week)
* Benefits: Pension, healthcare, and potential bonus
* Holiday: 21 days
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