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.
PET1