Shift Engineer (Food Manufacturing / Maintenance Engineering)
Location: Coventry
Salary: £50004
Hours: Full-time, rotating shifts
Department: Engineering
About the Role
We're looking for a proactive Shift Engineer to join our busy Engineering team within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. You'll take a hands‑on approach to maintaining, repairing, and improving production machinery to keep operations running efficiently and safely. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll help reduce downtime, improve performance, and ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive work is completed to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and support production targets.
* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensure all work orders are completed as scheduled.
* Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults in a timely and safe manner.
* Support production teams by ensuring equipment is clean, safe, and ready to operate.
* Record maintenance activity accurately and communicate key issues during shift handovers.
* Order and record spare parts correctly, liaising with suppliers or contractors when required.
* Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
* Ensure full compliance with company policies, health & safety procedures, and food safety (GMP) standards.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency.
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Time‑served apprenticeship or relevant mechanical/electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast‑paced, automated production environment.
* Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills (mechanical and/or electrical).
* Basic understanding of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Computer literate (Word, Excel, maintenance software).
Desirable
* Experience in the food processing or FMCG industry.
* Knowledge of PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation, and temperature control systems.
* Welding skills or FLT licence.
Key Competencies
* Accountability & Execution
* Teamwork & Collaboration
* Customer Focus
* Continuous Improvement Mindset
Why Join Us?
* Competitive pay and shift allowance
* Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge manufacturing technology
* Supportive and safety‑driven team culture
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Stable and growing company
Apply Now
If you're a skilled Maintenance / Shift Engineer looking to progress your career in a modern food manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or email direct to / or call (phone number removed).
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