Hands-On Shift Engineer - 4 On/4 Off, Training & Growth

Winsearch; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking a Shift Engineer in Reading with a starting salary of £53,300 to £55,350. This hands-on role offers ongoing training and long-term career development within a well-established manufacturing environment.

You will join a supportive engineering team, focusing on equipment availability, maintenance, and safe operation across day and night rotations. A strong attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in an engineering, maintenance, production or manufacturing role.
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical understanding.
• A genuinely hands-on approach.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, systems and processes.
• Commitment to working safely.
• Ability to work as part of a shift team.
• Reliable and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Working within the site Engineering team to maximise equipment availability.
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Assisting with breakdown response and fault diagnosis.
• Maintaining plant and production equipment.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Developing site-specific engineering competencies through ongoing training.
• Building technical knowledge with the support of experienced colleagues.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical

Electrical

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Willingness to learn

Reliable and professional

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Engineering maintenance

Job description

Winsearch is seeking a Shift Engineer in Reading with a starting salary of £53,300 to £55,350. This hands-on role offers ongoing training and long-term career development within a well-established manufacturing environment.

You will join a supportive engineering team, focusing on equipment availability, maintenance, and safe operation across day and night rotations. A strong attitude and willingness to learn are essential.