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Shift Engineer

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 39,000 - 41,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Job Role: Shift Engineer
Salary: £38,766 + £1/hr Attendance Bonus – £40,950 Total
Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off (2 days / 2 nights)
Qualifications: Engineering qualifications essential (ideally Electrical)
Experience Needed: Multi-Skilled – Electrical knowledge essential
Pay Frequency: Weekly

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Shift Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is a key role responsible for maintaining plant equipment, minimising downtime, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently.

Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will play a vital role in supporting production through both planned maintenance and reactive breakdown response.

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules

  * Respond quickly and effectively to plant and production breakdowns

  * Diagnose faults and implement timely repairs to minimise downtime

  * Support production teams with engineering-related issues

  * Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

  * Assist in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives

  * Ensure efficient use of spare parts and consumables

Health & Safety

  * Follow all safe working procedures at all times

  * Ensure correct PPE is worn and safety standards are maintained

  * Promote a strong health & safety culture and report any concerns

  * Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site

Communication & Teamwork

  * Deliver clear and effective shift handovers

  * Complete and submit detailed shift reports

  * Communicate effectively with production, supervisors, and management

  * Highlight any ongoing issues, risks, or spare parts requirements

About You

  * Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment

  * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  * Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads

  * Proactive, reliable, and a strong team player

  * Good communication skills across all levels of the business

  * Relevant engineering qualifications (preferred but not essential)

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive salary + shift allowance

  * Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing company

  * Ongoing training and development

  * Supportive team environment

  * Long-term career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Shift Engineer looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you

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