Shift Engineer – Manufacturing
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £57,120 per year
Shift Pattern: Panama (12-hour shifts, 24/7 coverage)
Benefits: 10% pension, private healthcare, overtime at 1.5x, training, career progression & development
About the Role
Are you a skilled, multi-disciplined engineer looking for a hands-on, challenging role in manufacturing? We’re seeking a Shift Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve production equipment, ensuring high safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
You’ll work across a diverse range of equipment, performing maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement tasks to keep production running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and plant
* Diagnose and repair machinery faults, minimizing downtime
* Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability
* Support continuous improvement initiatives on the production line
* Accurately manage spare parts and maintain stock levels
* Work safely, following all engineering and statutory standards
* Collaborate effectively with production staff to resolve technical issues
Skills & Experience
* Fully qualified multi-skilled engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Instrumentation)
* Engineering industry-recognized apprenticeship or HNC/equivalent
* Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure and independently
* Safety-conscious and results-focused
Why You’ll Love This Role
* Competitive salary of £57,120
* Panama shift pattern with overtime at 1.5x
* 10% employee pension contribution
* Private healthcare
* Structured training and career development opportunities
* Hands-on, technical role with exposure to multiple engineering disciplines
* Work in a supportive, collaborative environment
Ready to take your engineering skills to the next level? Apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £57,120.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance