Shift Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Shift Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in preventing equipment failures, supporting production efficiency, completing planned maintenance activities, and ensuring operational targets are achieved safely and effectively.

This role suits an engineer with strong mechanical and/or electrical skills who enjoys problem-solving and working closely with production teams.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventative maintenance (PM) activities and reactive maintenance tasks
Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults quickly and efficiently
Support production teams to maximise equipment uptime and efficiency
Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, and reports accurately
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and equipment performance optimisation
Order spare parts and liaise with suppliers/contractors when required
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, Food Safety, PPE, and company procedures
Support operators with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance activities
Participate in handovers and communicate engineering updates effectively across shifts

What We’re Looking For

Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification or time-served apprenticeship
Experience within an automated production or manufacturing environment (minimum 2 years preferred)
Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Windows-based systems)
Ability to work independently and as part of a shift team

Desirable Skills

PLC systems
Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Temperature control & instrumentation
Welding experience
FLT licence
Food manufacturing / processing background

Working Environment

You’ll work across production areas, workshops, warehouses, and plant spaces. The role may involve working at height, in varying temperatures, and occasionally using power tools, ladders, lifting equipment, and PPE.

Key Behaviours

Accountability & execution
Customer focus
Teamwork & collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed