Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Shift Engineer in Milton Keynes. The role requires strong fault-finding skills and a recognised engineering qualification. Candidates should have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include maintaining production efficiency and performing planned maintenance. This position offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits including a generous holiday allowance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Health & wellbeing support

Tailored benefits platform

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee savings schemes

Exclusive staff discounts

Free refreshments

Career development opportunities

Flexible holiday trading

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Good understanding of maintenance systems and engineering best practices.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and perform effective fault diagnosis.
• Deliver planned maintenance activities and recommend improvements.
• Support production teams by operating machinery when required.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Hands-on approach to problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proactive attitude

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Shift Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £58k
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Continental - Days & Nights

We're looking for proactive and skilled Shift Engineers or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment based in the Milton Keynes area. You'll be part of a high-performing engineering team responsible for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement across modern, high-speed lines.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular reviews to reflect your contribution
• Generous holiday allowance - up to 34 days depending on your shift pattern
• Health & wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources and a healthcare cash plan
• Tailored benefits platform offering discounts on tech, travel, fitness, and more
• Company pension scheme with matched contributions
• Life assurance to support you and your loved ones
• Employee savings schemes, including Save As You Earn
• Exclusive staff discounts on a wide range of products
• Free refreshments available during your working day
• Career development opportunities with ongoing training and support
• Flexible holiday trading to help you balance work and life your way

Your Responsibilities

• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and carrying out effective fault diagnosis and repairs to minimise downtime
• Delivering planned maintenance activities and recommending improvements to maximise asset performance
• Supporting production teams by operating machinery when required to maintain output and efficiency
• Ensuring all engineering work is completed in line with health & safety and hygiene standards
• Maintaining accurate records including downtime logs, maintenance reports, and shift handovers
• Using technical documentation and mechanical drawings to identify and source correct replacement parts
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting engineering projects

Our Requirements

• A recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC)
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment (5+ years preferable)
• Strong fault-finding skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Good understanding of maintenance systems and engineering best practices
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
• A proactive attitude with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

If you or someone you know is a multi-skilled engineer, shift engineer, maintenance engineer or similar who could be of interest please apply or email me: [e-mail]

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.