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Shift Engineer
Job Posted: 20 days ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crick, West Northamptonshire
Expire in: 8 days
Job Description
Shift Engineer
📍 Location: Crick
💷 £55,000 per year inclusive of shift pay + Overtime
⏰ 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts (days one week, nights the next)
About the Role
We are looking for a multi-skilled Shift Engineer to join our team. This is a hands-on role where you will maintain, improve, and troubleshoot site equipment while driving safety, reliability, and efficiency.
You will work proactively and reactively, prioritising breakdowns in line with business needs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. An electrical bias is desirable, alongside mechanical and general engineering skills.
What You’ll Do
* Perform planned and predictive maintenance, as well as ad hoc repairs, prioritising work to ensure production continuity.
* Manage critical spares and stock levels, escalating issues to the Engineering Manager.
* Conduct maintenance and servicing safely, championing a zero-harm culture.
* Use root cause analysis to prevent repeat breakdowns and improve operational reliability.
* Support the energy reduction and sustainability agenda, helping reduce environmental impact.
* Participate in daily and weekly review sessions, sharing knowledge and driving improvements.
* Undertake and provide training and guidance for colleagues, acting as a buddy to new team members.
What We’re Looking For
* Relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
* Membership of a recognised professional body (IET, IMechE, ICT, or similar) preferred.
* NEBOSH-qualified with a strong understanding of behavioural safety at a site level.
* Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing and Best Practice Maintenance.
* Awareness of Legionella and HACCP compliance.
* Experienced in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Understanding of Reliability Management techniques (FMECA, RCM, Tribology, CBM, TPM, etc.).
* Multi-skilled with a preference for electrical bias, but training can be provided.
Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive salary £55k inclusive of shift pay
✅ Overtime opportunities available
✅ 4 on 4 off shift pattern with rotating days and nights
✅ Opportunity to own your work areas and develop professionally
✅ Be part of a safety-focused, forward-thinking engineering team
How to Apply
If you are a hands-on, multi-skilled engineer looking for a shift-based role where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
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