Integrated Shift Engineer in Knottingley

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as an Integrated Shift Engineer in Ferrybridge (Knottingley)! Pay from £52,918 (inclusive of shift allowance) + overtime opportunities.

The Integrated Shift Engineer provides day‑to‑day technical support to the production shift team, ensuring equipment runs safely, efficiently and reliably. You will manage reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance and help identify long‑term improvements within the plant. This role offers autonomy, variety and the opportunity to influence real improvements within a collaborative and safety‑driven team. You’ll work on site on a 4 on / 4 off rotating pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 12‑hour shifts) and occasionally travel for training when required.

What you’ll do:

• Provide first-line response to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing issues in fast moving environments and restoring production safely and promptly.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and help improve existing maintenance activities across the site.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying problems, proposing long‑term solutions and helping drive plant reliability.
• Work closely with the production shift team, communicating clearly and helping prioritise work effectively.
• Use maintenance systems and processes to record work, support performance reporting and maintain operational standards.
• Take initiative to structure your workday, balancing reactive tasks with planned maintenance.
• Contribute to a collaborative, safety‑first environment within a lean and supportive engineering team.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong engineering background from a manufacturing, production or process‑driven environment, ideally multiskilled with mechanical and electrical capability.
• Competent in diagnosing faults on motor control circuits and mechanical systems, including pneumatics, gearmotors, pumps, and fans.
• Confident in responding to breakdowns and making sound technical decisions in fast paced situations.
• A strong hands-on training background in reliability or maintenance developed during a time served apprenticeship.
• Ability to balance reactive and planned work, structure your day and prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable working independently and within a maintenance team.
• Willingness to learn, upskill and adapt within a fast‑paced environment.
• NVQ level 3 in an engineering discipline (or equivalent).

We are named the world’s #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!

Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.

Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.

We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.

Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).