Shift Engineer

Job Description:

Job Role: Shift Engineer
Salary: £38,766 + £1/hr Attendance Bonus – £40,950 Total
Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off (2 days / 2 nights)
Qualifications: Engineering qualifications essential (ideally Electrical)
Experience Needed: Multi-Skilled – Electrical knowledge essential
Pay Frequency: Weekly

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Shift Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is a key role responsible for maintaining plant equipment, minimising downtime, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently.

Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will play a vital role in supporting production through both planned maintenance and reactive breakdown response.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules
• Respond quickly and effectively to plant and production breakdowns
• Diagnose faults and implement timely repairs to minimise downtime
• Support production teams with engineering-related issues
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Assist in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Ensure efficient use of spare parts and consumables

Health & Safety

• Follow all safe working procedures at all times
• Ensure correct PPE is worn and safety standards are maintained
• Promote a strong health & safety culture and report any concerns
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site

Communication & Teamwork

• Deliver clear and effective shift handovers
• Complete and submit detailed shift reports
• Communicate effectively with production, supervisors, and management
• Highlight any ongoing issues, risks, or spare parts requirements

About You

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads
• Proactive, reliable, and a strong team player
• Good communication skills across all levels of the business
• Relevant engineering qualifications (preferred but not essential)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + shift allowance
• Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing company
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Shift Engineer looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.