Shift Engineer (Electrical)

Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias (Ripley)

Salary: £42,192 + 26.8% three-shift allowance
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Ripley
Shift Pattern: 3-shift rotation - Mornings, Afternoons & Nights

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias to join our engineering team at our Ripley manufacturing site.

This is a hands-on engineering role within a busy manufacturing environment, supporting the reliable and efficient operation of production equipment, site services and facilities. You will work as part of a team of engineers, reporting to the Shift Team Leader, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement.

Our site includes a mixture of 50-year-old machinery through to modern automated equipment incorporating robotics, providing a varied and technically challenging working environment.

The Shift Pattern

You will work a rotating three-shift system:

Morning Shift

Monday-Thursday: 06:00-14:15
Friday: 06:00-14:00
Afternoon Shift

Monday-Thursday: 14:00-22:15
Friday: 13:00-18:15
Night Shift

Sunday-Wednesday: 22:00-06:15
Thursday: 22:00-06:00, finishing Friday morning
Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site.
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
Maintain safe, compliant and reliable operation of manufacturing machinery and site services.
Troubleshoot electrical control systems, sensors, instrumentation and automation equipment.
Work proactively to identify potential failures and prevent unplanned downtime.
Support continuous improvement activities across production and engineering.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate faults, repairs and ongoing issues effectively.
Work collaboratively with production and other departments to resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company safety procedures, engineering standards and relevant legislation.
Equipment & Systems You Will Work On

The successful candidate will have exposure to a broad range of industrial equipment and electrical systems, including:

Three-phase and single-phase motors
Motor control systems
PLC and relay control systems/logic
Automated machinery and robotic systems
Sensors for pressure, position, temperature and other process parameters
Process instrumentation and controllers
Pumps and associated equipment
Boilers and compressors
Lighting and electrical services
Sockets and distribution boards
Three linear production lines
Three preparation departments
Warehouse, offices, buildings and wider site facilities
You will be working across a diverse range of equipment, from legacy machinery to modern automated and robotic production systems.

About You

We are looking for an electrically biased engineer who is confident working in a manufacturing environment and enjoys fault finding and problem solving.

You will ideally have:

Proven industrial maintenance experience.
A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, Mechatronics, Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance, Maintenance & Operations Engineering, Electrotechnical Systems, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience working with PPM and reactive maintenance.
A good understanding of electrical control systems, motors, PLCs and instrumentation.
Demonstrable mechanical aptitude.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with colleagues across different departments.
A proactive, continuous-improvement mindset.
The ability to work safely and methodically in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer to join an established manufacturing operation and work on a genuinely varied range of equipment.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across electrical engineering, automation, controls, instrumentation, mechanical maintenance and modern manufacturing technology, while playing a key role in keeping production running safely and efficiently.

Salary: £42,192 + 26.8% three-shift allowance
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: Rotating 3-shift pattern

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