Shift Engineer

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Worcester
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (rotating shift pattern)
Salary: To be discussed - paid shift handover at 1.5x + 15% shift rotation uplift (post sign-off)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Company

Our client is a long-established food manufacturing business with a proud heritage and a reputation for quality, innovation and continuous improvement. Operating within a global group, the Worcester site produces well-known consumer products and is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, employee development and excellence in production.

The company fosters a culture built on ownership, teamwork and performance, giving employees the support to grow, contribute ideas and make a meaningful impact.

The Role

We are seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the Site Maintenance Team. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, supporting production performance and maintaining safety and quality across the site.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role involving reactive, preventative and corrective maintenance, as well as supporting process improvements and operator upskilling.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering breakdown support across the site as part of a rotating shift pattern

• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement improvement actions

• Carry out PPM tasks and respond effectively to unplanned maintenance

• Plan and agree daily/weekly tasks with the Maintenance Manager and Engineering Team Leader

• Manage spare parts usage and help maintain effective stock control

• Identify opportunities to improve PPMs, processes and equipment reliability

• Support technical training for production operators (changeovers, shutdowns, CIP)

• Operate production equipment when required to provide cover

• Ensure safe operation, fault finding and maintenance of all machinery

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within working areas

• Produce thorough handovers and communicate effectively with colleagues

• Adhere to all safety, quality and environmental procedures

• Carry out additional tasks as required by the Maintenance Manager or site leadership

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Multi-skilled engineer with strong mechanical skills and competent electrical knowledge

• Fault-finding experience within electrical systems and PLC appreciation

• Experience in PPM, predictive maintenance and reactive repair

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Team player with excellent communication skills

• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement

• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures

• Experience in food manufacturing (or similar) beneficial

Desirable:

• HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline

• SAP experience

• TIG welding capability

What's on Offer

• Paid shift handover at 1.5x base pay

• 15% shift rotation enhancement upon lone worker sign-off

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Option to buy additional annual leave

• Salary sacrifice car scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Gym membership discounts

• Virtual GP and medical support services

• Private Medical Insurance & Critical Illness cover

• Eye-care support

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected food manufacturing site with strong values, a collaborative culture and ongoing investment in both people and processes. If you're a motivated multi-skilled engineer who enjoys problem solving and driving improvement, this role offers excellent scope for career growth.

To Apply

If you are a skilled Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer seeking a varied and rewarding role within a modern manufacturing environment, apply today with your CV.