Shift Engineer

ReedBury St. Edmunds, Suffolk🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Shift Engineer role at Reed offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your diagnostic and problem-solving skills while driving impactful improvements in a continuous production environment. You'll thrive here if you're a multi-skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias, eager to contribute to a reputable company and benefit from a hybrid work arrangement. Apply to leverage your expertise and grow your career!

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Posted

1 week ago

Job Description

Job Title: Shift Engineer

Location: Sudbury
Function: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Purpose:

The Shift Engineer will provide maintenance and engineering service support for the site, driving improved performance, cost efficiency, and quality.

Principal Accountabilities:

Diagnose and address root cause issues using data and strong diagnostics.
Perform planned or preventative maintenance with mechanical and electrical skills.
Focus on proactive fault prevention and continuous improvement.
Review production targets and balance lines to minimise downtime.
Coach equipment best practices to front line employees both on the line and in the classroom.
Support and lead project initiatives within the plant.

Decision-Making Authority:

Utilise a coaching style to influence peers and prioritise tasks.
Communicate effectively and focus on timely, professional repairs.
Strive to achieve KPI targets for maintenance, line performance, and waste reduction.
Promote safe working practices and set high personal standards for quality and service.

Experience/Competencies Required:

Ability to interrogate PLC code for diagnostic fault finding.
Multi-skilled with an electrical bias and relevant qualifications (C&G 2365 - 236, 2330, 2360 & 2351, C&G 2391, HNC or HND).
Experience in high volume continuous production environments with PLC, pneumatic control, and strong diagnostic skills.
Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems, including motor drive controllers, fluid systems, and steam and condensate systems.
Experience with machines such as Bucher Apple presses, Tetra/Alfa Laval fluid equipment, Sidel & Krones bottle blow moulding machines, and more.

Special Features:

Internal contacts include production employees, the Engineering team, and the Senior Leadership Team.
External contacts include contractors and suppliers.

If you are a proactive and skilled engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and a strong technical background, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!

Shift pattern

4 week rotation mon,Tuesday day, fri sat sun night

Weds, thurs day

Mon, tues night, Friday sat sun day

Weds thurs, night