Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled – Electrical Bias) Location Kettering Package Salary: £55,000+ per annum, plus 10% night shift allowance Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday rotating shifts:Early,Day Late Night. Late shift includes on-call cover from Friday evening through to Monday morning on a rotational basis. Holiday: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Benefits: Company pension with employer-matched contributions Private healthcare cash plan Employee discounts platform Ongoing training and development opportunities The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join a busy manufacturing site. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production equipment, improving reliability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring all engineering activities are completed safely and efficiently. This position would suit an apprentice-trained engineer with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally within food, FMCG or another highly regulated industry. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production equipment. * Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime. * Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). * Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions. * Support production teams to maximise equipment availability and efficiency. * Review contractor risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) where required and issue permits to work. * Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safe systems of work, risk assessments and health & safety procedures. * Complete dynamic risk assessments where necessary. * Ensure maintenance documentation, operating manuals and technical information remain up to date and accessible. * Maintain engineering workshops and plant areas to high housekeeping standards. Key Objectives * Maintain an excellent health and safety record. * Deliver preventative maintenance schedules on time. * Reduce equipment downtime and increase plant reliability. * Support production to achieve operational targets. * Promote a strong food safety and quality culture. * Contribute towards continuous improvement and operational excellence. * Achieve engineering KPIs relating to reliability, response times and maintenance completion. Skills & Technical Experience Essential * Apprentice-trained Multi-Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias. * Experience fault finding on PLC-controlled (Allen Bradley) machinery, HMIs and automated production equipment. * Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques. * Experience using CMMS maintenance systems. * Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability. * Excellent understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment. Qualifications Essential * Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship. * Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ) in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineering. Desirable * HNC or HND in Engineering. * 18th Edition Electrical Regulations. * IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification. * CompEx certification. Shift Pattern Average 37.5–40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern: 06:00–14:00 08:00–16:00 14:00–22:00 22:00–06:00 (Sunday–Thursday nights) On-call cover operates on a rotating basis, approximately one weekend in four. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business offering long-term stability, investment in engineering, and opportunities for professional development
Shift Engineer in Kettering employer: Odin Recruitment Group
Odin Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Manchester where skilled technicians can thrive. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a strong commitment to employee development through ongoing training, we ensure our team members are well-supported and valued in their roles. Join us to be part of a prestigious engineering company that prioritises both professional growth and a collaborative culture.
