Job Description Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer Location: Negotiable, dependent on skills and experience Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off | Days and Nights Contract: Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We're recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing business at its site in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical and electrical skill set to join a busy, automated manufacturing environment, supporting production and ensuring machinery and site services operate safely and efficiently. Working as part of the engineering team, you'll be responsible for maintaining plant and equipment, responding to breakdowns and helping to maximise production uptime. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical equipment. Working closely with production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability. Maintaining accurate maintenance records, engineering KPIs and shift handovers. Supporting continuous improvement and effective asset care programmes. Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, permits to work and food safety standards. Coordinating third-party contractors where required. Supporting the safe and efficient operation of automated production equipment and site services. We're looking for a proactive, hands-on engineer who can work independently, solve problems logically and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance engineering role within food manufacturing. Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills. Experience working with automated machinery and production equipment. Previous experience working night shifts. Knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement. An understanding of food safety, health and safety and good manufacturing practices. Bakery experience is desirable but not essential. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary, dependent on skills and experience. BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan. Cycle to Work scheme. Free products from the on-site bakery. Employee referral scheme offering up to £500. Shift Pattern A continental-style 4 on, 4 off rotation: 2 day shifts: 6:00am-6:00pm. 2 night shifts: 6:00pm-6:00am. Apply Now If you're a Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a modern manufacturing environment, apply today with your latest CV.
Maintenance Engineer/ Shift Engineer in Loughborough employer: MorePeople
Join a leading UK food manufacturing business in Quarrington, where you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that values innovation and teamwork. With a structured shift pattern and a strong focus on employee development, this role offers excellent opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth, making it an ideal place for skilled Electrical Engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the FMCG sector.
