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Shift Engineer

Mason James Appointments LtdBarrowford, Nelson🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£52k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer<br />Location: Nelson<br />Salary: Starting at £52,000 increasing after probation completed.<br />Contract: Full-time, Permanent<br />Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts - 42-hour average week - (Please ask for the visual pattern.)<br />Join a Leading UK FMCG Manufacturer<br />We’re proud to be partnered with a expanding, industry-leading FMCG manufacturer in Nelson, and we’re looking for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team.<br />This is an opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, technically advanced operation where you’ll be at the heart of keeping production lines moving and improving every day.<br />What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance on pumps, conveyors, and packaging machinery
  • Responding to breakdowns and ensuring minimum downtime
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency
  • Working collaboratively within a skilled engineering team
  • Helping shape a proactive, solutions-driven maintenance culture<br />What You’ll Bring:
  • A Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar.
  • Solid experience in both mechanical fitting and electrical fault finding
  • A background in manufacturing, ideally food, drink, or packaging
  • A proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment<br />What’s In It For You:
  • A competitive starting salary of £50,000, rising after probation.
  • Long-term stability and genuine opportunities for career progression
  • A supportive, team-oriented work culture that values your ideas<br />Ready to take the next step?<br />Apply now for immediate consideration and a confidential conversation about the role

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