Shift Engineer

Are you a hands-on Shift Engineer or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a busy production environment?

We’re working with an established and successful organisation that is looking for an experienced engineer to join its Engineering team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll play an important part in keeping plant, machinery and production equipment operating safely and efficiently , working closely with both Engineering and Production colleagues.

The Role Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you’ll be responsible for supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance , helping to minimise equipment downtime and keep production running smoothly.

You’ll have a varied workload covering routine machinery checks, repairs, breakdown response and general maintenance across electrical and mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and machinery

Respond proactively to equipment faults and breakdowns

Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance and repairs

Undertake regular daily, weekly and monthly machinery checks

Identify and implement solutions to minimise production downtime

Work closely with Production teams to ensure maintenance work causes minimal disruption

Follow safe systems of work and all relevant health & safety procedures

Support engineering and production staff with training where required

Assist with health, safety and environmental audits

Support risk assessments, permits to work, COSHH and PUWER assessments

Maintain accurate engineering and health & safety records

Attend major breakdown call-outs when required

Provide additional shift cover during periods of annual leave, sickness or training

Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe and efficient working environment

Support continuous improvement and general engineering activities across the site

The role requires someone who is proactive and practical, with a genuine focus on keeping machinery running, reducing downtime and supporting production .

About You We’re looking for an experienced maintenance engineer who can work confide...