Electrical Shift Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy industrial manufacturer in Chester is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and repairing equipment. The ideal candidate should have an electrical engineering qualification and strong electrical skills. The company offers a fantastic benefits package and opportunities for progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Fantastic training programmes and development plans

Progression to grow within the company

Fantastic Benefits package

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Pension

Gym on Site

Qualifications

• Must have strong electrical skills and hold an engineering qualification.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Support production teams with maintenance-related activities.

Skills

Strong electrical skills, including fault-finding and repairs

Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments

Proactive approach to maintenance

Adherence to health and safety regulations

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Electrical Shift Engineer — Salary: £59,000

Shift: Panama Days and Nights

Location: Elton, Chester

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading heavy industrial manufacturer. The Maintenance Engineer can be either electrically or mechanically biased but must have strong electrical skills and hold an engineering qualification. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and repairing equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production operations. You'll play a vital role in maintaining machinery reliability, supporting production teams, and driving improvements in performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment to minimize downtime and maximise reliability.
• Support production teams with maintenance-related activities and improvements in performance and efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have an electrical engineering qualification.
• Strong electrical skills, including fault-finding and repairs.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments (preferred, but open to candidates from other sectors).
• A proactive approach to maintenance, with a focus on minimising downtime and improving equipment reliability.
• Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Fantastic training programmes and development plans
• Progression to grow within the company
• Fantastic Benefits package
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Pension
• Gym on Site
• Working for a company that really does invest in their engineers

How to Apply / Additional Information

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection Ltd. You automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply; please see our website for further details.