Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Shift Engineer

Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire (LE14 Area)
Salary: Up to £47,689 per annum (including shift allowance) + Excellent Benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) - 6:00am to 6:00pm / 6:00pm to 6:00am


The Opportunity

A well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to join its engineering team at a modern production facility in Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer looking to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where reliability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence are key priorities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across production equipment.

  • Respond promptly to breakdowns and minimise downtime through effective fault finding and repair.

  • Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults on a range of manufacturing machinery.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

  • Ensure all engineering activities are completed safely and in line with company procedures.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

  • Work collaboratively with production teams to maximise plant efficiency.


About You
  • Time-served engineering apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.

  • Experience working within a manufacturing, food, FMCG, packaging, or process environment.

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

  • Electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience.

  • Ability to work effectively within a rotating days and nights shift pattern.

  • A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.


What's on Offer?
  • Salary up to £47,689 per annum (including shift allowance).

  • Attractive benefits package.

  • Secure employment with a successful and growing manufacturer.

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

  • Supportive engineering team and positive working environment.

  • Opportunity to make a real impact within a critical production operation.

If you're an experienced engineer looking for your next challenge within a thriving manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.


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Job Overview

ID:

2508299

Date Posted:

Posted 16 hours ago

Expiration Date:

21/07/2026

Location:

Melton Mowbray

Salary:

Competitive

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