Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + overtime + benefits Shift Pattern: Rotating shift pattern Commutable from: Wisbech, King's Lynn, Peterborough, Spalding, March

Our client is a well-established, large-scale food manufacturing business supplying major retailers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Shift Engineer to their engineering team.

The Role

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of high-speed production and processing equipment
Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
Work closely with production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with food safety standards
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity

What We're Looking For

A recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent apprenticeship)
Multi-skilled engineering background, electrical bias preferred but not essential
Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similarly fast-paced production environment
Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern, covering both days and nights
A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Overtime opportunities
Additional company benefits
Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business

If you're an experienced Shift Engineer looking for a new challenge with a leading food manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation or contact Oli at 01780 483 999 /

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