Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Shift)
Looking for a shift role that gives you real time off, long breaks built into the rotation, and the chance to work with modern production machinery?
This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Shift) position offers exactly that — plus long-term stability and progression.
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for keeping key production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll complete a training period on day shift before moving onto a structured shift pattern that gives you six days off at a time, while still offering a competitive annual income and strong benefits.
Job Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality mechanical maintenance to ensure factory performance targets are consistently met
Carry out mechanical setup, changeovers, and production support across a range of process equipment
Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns safely and efficiently
Perform planned preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
Support fabrication, machining, and installation of plant and machinery
Work safely at all times, following site standards and supporting a strong safety culture
Use stores systems and Maintenance Management Systems accurately
Respond to mechanical issues across production and utilities equipment within competence
Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability activities across the site
Skills and Experience
Recognised mechanical apprenticeship (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
Strong experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or factory environment
Solid mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Ability to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery
Computer literacy for stores systems and Maintenance Management Systems
Experience with fabrication or machining beneficial
Proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team
Flexible approach and comfortable working 12-hour shifts
Hours of Work
You will begin on day shift for training before moving onto a fixed shift rotation totalling 1,758 hours per year, consisting of the following 10-day shift pattern:
2-day shifts – 06:45 to 19:00
2-night shifts – 18:45 to 07:00
6 days off
Additional details:
Holiday entitlement is built into the shift pattern
Shift swaps can be arranged to create additional time off
The company aims to give at least two weeks’ notice for any change to the published roster
Pay and Benefits
Salary: circa £50,000 per annum, plus overtime
Annual tool allowance (£250)
Structured shift pattern with 6 days off in every rotation
Outstanding company pension — up to 10% employer contribution
Life assurance (4x average salary)
Company sick pay scheme
Onsite free parking
Childcare vouchers
Access to buyable benefits such as dental and medical cover