Electrical And Mechanical Shift Engineer

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineer for a family-run food manufacturing business in Dunstable. The role involves ensuring equipment functionality, undertaking planned maintenance, and minimizing downtime. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and strong maintenance experience in the food or FMCG sector. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,133.92 per annum and a full-time permanent contract.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical background with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to plan and prioritise work.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensure logging in SAP.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns and perform repairs.

Skills

Proven experience within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector

Strong electrical and/or mechanical background

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Customer-focused with a proactive, problem-solving attitude

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grades A-C)

18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations

HND/HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Job description

Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineer

Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Salary: £45,133.92 per annum. Contract: Full-time, Permanent. Shifts: Rotational, see below.

About the Role

Siamo Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineer to join our client's well-established, family-run food manufacturing business based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a multi-national organisation that values quality, teamwork, and innovation, with operations across the UK and Europe.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production equipment and supporting continuous improvement within a busy food production environment.

What's on Offer

Full-time, permanent position.

Rotational shift pattern

• Monday - Friday: 06:00 - 14:00 (£22.79 per hour)
• Monday - Thursday: 13:45 - 23:45 (£25.76 per hour)

Overtime rates

• Weekdays x1.5
• Weekends x1.75

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays.

Company pension scheme.

Discretionary bonus scheme.

Excellent working environment within a supportive and growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to plan and prioritise work to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensure all activities are accurately logged in SAP.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns, performing effective and efficient repairs to minimise disruption.
• Deliver high standards of maintenance across plant, machinery, and facilities during production.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and enhanced efficiency.
• Support hygiene and safety audits, assisting with planned shutdowns when required.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture throughout the engineering function.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota when required.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grades A-C)
• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
• HND/HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical background with hands-on maintenance experience
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused with a proactive, problem-solving attitude
• Ability to adapt to change and manage a varied workload
• Confident decision-making and influencing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of AutoCAD software
• Experience with PLC programming and fault finding
• Valid FLT licence
• IPAF 3a & 3b or equivalent certification
• Understanding of quality systems and associated documentation

Key Working Relationships

• Maintenance Manager
• Production and Technical Teams
• Suppliers and Customers
• HR, Finance, and Supply Chain