MULTI-SKILLED SITE SHIFT ENGINEER – WHITTLESEY (PE7)
Permanent | £53,768 per year | 4-Week Shift Rotation
Ready to put your hands-on engineering skills to work in an environment where every day throws you something new? Join a fast-paced, high-performing site team and take full ownership of plant performance.
The Role
You’ll operate across a 4-week shift rotation:
Week 1: 05:45–14:15 (Mon–Fri)
Week 2: 21:45–06:15 (Mon–Fri)
Week 3: 21:45–06:15 (Mon–Fri)
Week 4: 13:45–22:15 (Mon–Fri)
(Then the rotation repeats.)
In this multi-skilled role, you’ll:
1. Read electrical drawings and operate/control plant systems
2. Apply electrical & mechanical expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade plant operations
3. Work across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
4. Lead and supervise contractors on-site
5. Diagnose faults fast—and deliver effective, lasting fixes
️ What You’ll Need
6. Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering
7. Electrical qualification + hands-on maintenance experience (electrical bias = bonus)
8. Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic & electrical skills
9. Solid experience in fault finding and problem solving
10. Background in roles like: Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Site Engineer, Plant Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Heavy Industry Engineer, Recycling Engineer, or even Nautical Engineering
This role also suits people from broader engineering disciplines who want to apply their technical skillset in a hands-on, industrial environment.
Why Join Us?
11. Competitive salary of £53,768 per year
12. Permanent position with a clear shift structure
13. Work on varied, heavy-duty equipment in a dynamic, high-energy environment
14. A chance to be the go-to expert on site—your skills will actually be valued
This role is ideal for people who’ve worked in:
Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Marine/Nautical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Utilities Engineer, Aggregates/Quarry Engineer, Recycling Plant Engineer, Automation/Machinery Engineer.
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