Job Title: Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
Location: Peterborough
Shift: Permanent Night Shift (Continental 3’s & 2’s pattern)
Salary: £50,000 - £54,000 + Overtime
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and proactive Multi-skilled Shift Engineer to join a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role will suit someone who is confident working across both mechanical and electrical disciplines, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of specialist production equipment. The role combines reactive breakdown support with planned maintenance and continuous improvement work, offering plenty of variety and technical challenge.
Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on factory equipment (mechanical and electrical)
- Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime
- Liaise closely with production teams to ensure efficient workflow and minimal disruption
- Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
- Assist and supervise external contractors on site
- Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects
Qualifications
- Experience working in a multi‑skilled engineering role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills (18th edition would be ideal)
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively on shift
- Confident communicator who can collaborate across teams
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally
This Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer position offers a great opportunity for a skilled engineer who enjoys autonomy, technical variety and being a key part of keeping production running smoothly. If this role matches your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application in more detail.
Multi Skilled Shift Engineer in Peterborough employer: Anne Corder Recruitment
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