Job Description
Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? Do you enjoy solving problems, improving reliability, and keeping critical machinery operating at peak performance? We're looking for a proactive and skilled Shift Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive engineering team where you'll play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to a strong culture of safety and operational excellence. The Role As a Shift Engineer, you'll be responsible for carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of production machinery and site utilities. Working closely with production teams and engineering colleagues, you'll help minimise downtime, improve equipment reliability, and ensure operations run smoothly.Key Responsibilities
* Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment and utilities.
* Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase equipment performance.
* Conduct routine machinery inspections, servicing, and repairs.
* Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
* Assist in maintaining a safe working environment and promote best practice in health and safety.
* Support risk assessments, safe systems of work, permits to work, and compliance activities.
* Participate in audits and help implement corrective actions where required.
* Contribute to training and knowledge sharing within engineering and production teams.
* Maintain accurate maintenance and safety records.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering environment.
* Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and/or electrical systems.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
* Good understanding of health and safety requirements within an engineering setting.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Flexibility to provide shift cover and respond to major breakdowns when required.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work within a stable and growing manufacturing business.
* Varied and challenging engineering work with modern production equipment.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement projects.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're an experienced engineer looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a business that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.