4-on/4-off Shift Engineer — Electrical & Mechanical

Staffline; Erith; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 on 4 off shifts

Training opportunities

Supportive engineering team

Career prospects

Job summary

Staffline in Erith is hiring a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to support production machinery and site services. The role covers days and nights on a 4 on 4 off pattern, with competitive salary and shift allowances.

You will work as part of a busy engineering team to minimise downtime and maintain high plant reliability. Key duties include breakdown response, preventative maintenance, installations and modifications to PUWER regs, and accurate handovers.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• ONC/HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on 415V 3-phase production machinery and factory services.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Good understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience carrying out electrical installations to current regulations.
• Ability to build and modify electrical control panels.
• Knowledge of industrial motors, motor controls, and associated equipment.
• Able to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to production breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with maintenance schedules.
• Maintain and repair production machinery, plant equipment, and site services.
• Complete electrical and mechanical repairs to a high standard while minimising downtime.
• Support continuous improvement activities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Carry out machinery installations, upgrades, and modifications in line with PUWER regulations.
• Work alongside contractors and ensure all site procedures are followed.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and detailed shift handovers.
• Manage spare parts requirements and ensure correct stores processes are followed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, GMP, health & safety, and food safety compliance.
• Follow escalation procedures and support operational priorities across the site.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLCs fault-finding

Maintenance planning

GMP awareness

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering

ONC/HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Job description

Staffline in Erith is hiring a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to support production machinery and site services. The role covers days and nights on a 4 on 4 off pattern, with competitive salary and shift allowances.

You will work as part of a busy engineering team to minimise downtime and maintain high plant reliability. Key duties include breakdown response, preventative maintenance, installations and modifications to PUWER regs, and accurate handovers.