Shift Electrical Engineer – New Mills
Location: New Mills, Derbyshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay rate: £21.88/hour
Hours:
* Week 1: Mon–Thurs 06:00–14:00, Fri 06:00–12:00
* Week 2: Mon–Thurs 14:00–22:00, Fri 12:00–18:00
* Weekend call-out rota (max. 1 in 4 weekends after probation)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Shift Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team at our New Mills site. You’ll be part of a skilled group maintaining and improving our production facilities, ensuring minimal downtime and high equipment performance. This is a hands-on, varied role involving planned maintenance, fault finding, and project work, with occasional weekend cover on a rota basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to plant breakdowns quickly and effectively, minimising downtime
* Carry out planned and preventative maintenance tasks on time and in full
* Support production teams to meet operational targets and improve efficiency
* Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and complete necessary repairs
* Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency
* Record all maintenance activity on the CMMS (Shire) system
* Order and manage spare parts
* Support with machinery installation and decommissioning
* Provide weekend cover and attend call-outs as required
Skills & Attributes
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Commitment to Health & Safety standards and safe working practices
* Competent using Microsoft Office and mobile devices
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Time-served engineering apprenticeship
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* GCSE (Grade C or above) in Maths and English
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Desirable:
* HNC in Engineering
* FMCG or regulated industry experience
Pay & Benefits
* Hourly rate: £21.88 (including shift allowance)
* Average 38-hour working week
* Weekend cover paid at 12 hours per day (Saturday & Sunday)
* Company pension scheme
* Paid holidays & sick pay scheme (as per employee handbook)
If you’re a skilled Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you