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