Maintenance Engineer in Runcorn

Maintenance Engineer | 8-Hour Shifts (No More 12s!) Location: Runcorn, Cheshire (Commutable from Warrington, Manchester, Northwich, Ellesmere Port) Salary: £48,000 + Overtime + Premium Benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week. 3-Shift Rotation (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6) – Monday to Friday* Candidates must have Minimum Level 3 (NVQ/City & Guilds) in Electrical Engineering. Reclaim Your Weekends and Evenings Are you tired of the grueling 12-hour "4-on-4-off" grind? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading automated facility in Runcorn that prioritizes work-life balance without compromising on pay or technical challenge. We are looking for a motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our state-of-the-art depot. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining high-speed automation while enjoying the consistency of 8-hour shifts. The Role As part of our site engineering team, you will ensure maximum uptime for our mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. This is a "hands-on" role focused on both rapid breakdown response and long-term asset reliability. Key Responsibilities: * Preventative Maintenance: Execute PPM schedules on high-volume automated picking and sorting machinery. * Reactive Support: Provide rapid-response fault finding to minimize downtime during production windows. * Project Delivery: Assist in the installation and commissioning of new Supply Chain technical projects. * Contractor Management: Supervise external specialists and ensure H&S compliance. * Continuous Improvement: Identify "bad actor" machinery and suggest modifications to improve OEE. Technical Requirements * Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 (NVQ/City & Guilds) in Electrical Engineering. * Experience: Proven background in a fast-paced maintenance environment (e.g., Distribution, FMCG, or Manufacturing). * Skills: Strong diagnostic skills across PLC-controlled conveyors and pneumatic systems. * Systems (Desirable): Exposure to automation vendors such as Dematic, TGW, Knapp, or Vanderlande. Why Join Us? Beyond the move to 8-hour shifts, we offer a culture of investment. We don't just fix machines; we develop people. * Financial Security: £48,000 base + accessible overtime. * Education: Company-funded accredited training and apprenticeship pathways. * Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plan (dental, optical, scripts) and an Employee Assistance Programme. * Lifestyle: High street discount schemes and a financial wellbeing app for flexible pay control. * Future-Proof: Work with the latest warehouse automation and "Industry 4.0" tech. Shift Details (3-Week Rotation) * Week 1: Mon–Fri (06:00 – 14:15) * Week 2: Mon–Fri (14:00 – 22:15) * Week 3: Mon–Fri (22:00 – 06:15) *Requirement: 1 in 3 Sundays (06:00 – 14:00) Ready to make the switch? Apply today to take the next step in your career with a company that values your time as much as your talent. Cruise Control Recruitment Global Partners in Engineering Talent Solutions