Electrical Shift Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer for a manufacturing site in the UK. The role focuses on operating high performing plant equipment, delivering production plans, and upholding strict safety and quality standards.

You will work within a busy team to support site KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives. We offer a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, an enhanced pension, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a modern manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Electrical qualifications desirable.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production facilities to meet quality, time and cost targets.
• Support maintenance and preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to Environmental Management System standards and support incident reporting.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Electrical Shift Engineer

£45,000 - £47,000

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights

• Benefits: Private Medical, Enhanced Pension, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Commutable from: Penrith, Carlisle, Keswick, Kendal, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Ullswater

Are you an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer looking for your next challenge in manufacturing with a market-leading business?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment, take pride in running high-performing plant equipment, and hold yourself to top-tier safety and quality standards? If you are looking for a company that genuinely invests in its people, offers exceptional benefits, and provides continuous operational support, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client is a well-established, industry-leading process manufacturer supplying high-quality products to customers nationwide. Due to ongoing site developments and operational demands, they are looking to recruit a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will play a vital part in driving plant efficiency, executing production plans, and upholding rigorous standards across safety, hygiene, and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees, rewards hard work, and fosters a supportive, team-driven environment.

The Role

• Core Operations & Efficiency: Safely operating production facilities to deliver SKUs strictly in line with prescribed quality standards, timeframes, and production plans-all while managing operating costs and supporting site KPIs. Covering other operational roles as staffing demands dictate.
• Maintenance & Engineering Support: Working closely with Engineering colleagues to minimize breakdowns, outages, and downtime, as well as actively assisting with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Quality, EHS & Compliance: Adhering strictly to Environmental Management System standards, supporting pest control initiatives, and executing hazard/accident reporting. Supporting customer complaint processes through QC checks, root-cause investigations, and operational improvements.
• Continuous Improvement & Leadership: Proactively collaborating with the Production Manager and Team Manager/Shift Lead to tackle bottlenecks, drive ongoing plant efficiency, and support site improvement works linked to audit compliance. Deputizing for senior staff and assisting in emergency/incident responses when required.

The Candidate

• Proven operational experience within a modern processing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
• Good technical aptitude with hands‑on experience supporting basic mechanical maintenance/PPMs.
• A strong, proactive safety mindset with experience following environmental standards and hazard reporting processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and plant efficiency.
• Experience in an Electrical Maintenance role previously. Happy to look at candidates 50/50 bias. Electrical qualifications are highly desriable.

What's in it for you?

• A highly competitive salary (£45,000 - £47,000) backed by an outstanding benefits package including Private Medical Insurance and an Enhanced Pension scheme.
• Generous paid time off with 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• The opportunity to join a successful, growing specialist manufacturer that heavily invests in site improvements and plant efficiency.
• A supportive, team‑oriented working environment where safety, quality, and your daily contributions are genuinely recognized and valued.

We are a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy, and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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