Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased) in Essex

Energy Jobline CVL; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment platform is seeking a Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased) for its facility in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. This position requires a multi-skilled engineer to carry out maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment. Ideal candidates possess NVQ Level 3 or higher and have experience in the fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus overtime, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

16% Private Pension

Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Physical & Mental Wellbeing Plans

Qualifications

• Able to react to breakdowns effectively and safely.
• Experience of heavy industrial manufacturing equipment/systems.
• Willing to partake in on-call rota and work extra hours if needed.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Dealing with industrial processing and manufacturing equipment.
• Working closely with the maintenance supervisor.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer – mechanically biased

Problem solver

Good prioritisation skills

Electrical & mechanical fault-finding capabilities

Comfortable working in confined spaces

Flexible character

Mechanical fabrication and fitting skills

Education

Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3 or higher

Tools

Machinery/systems such as conveyors, silos, and robotics

Welding tools

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased)

South Essex (RM18)

Commutable from Grays, Romford, Tilbury, Pufleet, Basildon, Southend‑On‑Sea, Wickford

Working Hours: Monday‑Friday Double Days (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm). 1 in 6 Week Call Out Rota (24/7).

Salary: £50,000 + Overtime.

Benefits

• 16% Private Pension, Life Assurance, Enhanced Financial Plans
• Staff Discounts Schemes, Yearly Salary Reviews, EAP, Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Banks, Physical & Mental Wellbeing Plans

Role & Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM, reactive & predictive maintenance/breakdown analysis
• Dealing with industrial processing & manufacturing equipment
• Working on machinery/systems such as conveyors, silos, blowers, presses, baggers, production equipment, mixers, elevators, PLCs, fillers, robotics, 415V AC
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding, analysis & repair
• Part of the 1 in 6 week call out rota (24/7)
• Work closely with the maintenance supervisor to prioritise PPMs, order spares/parts

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Multi‑skilled engineer – mechanically biased
• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3 or higher
• Problem solver, approachable, with good prioritisation skills
• Able to react to breakdowns effectively, safely and efficiently
• Both electrical & mechanical fault‑finding capabilities
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and using breathing equipment
• Ideally work experience in food, FMCG, industrial fast‑paced manufacturing
• Flexible character – willing to partake in on‑call rota, work extra hours if needed
• Experience of heavy industrial manufacturing equipment/systems; compressors, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, chains, belts, blowers, rollers
• Mechanical fabrication, fitting, machining, welding skills would be beneficial

Application Process

To apply please email your CV / resume to [ ]”. - Chris Gumm – (phone number removed)

Recruiter Information

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.

Equality & Non‑Discrimination

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.