Shift Maintenance Engineer
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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 xsngvjr 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.