Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Shift Engineer in Milton Keynes. The role involves responding to equipment breakdowns, delivering planned maintenance, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Candidates should have a qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with at least 5 years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Generous holiday allowance – up to 34 days

Health & wellbeing support

Company pension scheme with matched contributions

Career development opportunities

Flexible holiday trading

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment required.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.
• Proactive attitude focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis.
• Deliver planned maintenance activities to maximise asset performance.
• Maintain accurate records including downtime logs and maintenance reports.

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills

Hands-on approach to problem-solving

Good understanding of maintenance systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Shift Engineer – Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £58k

Contract type: Permanent

Shift pattern: Continental – Days & Nights

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Generous holiday allowance – up to 34 days depending on shift pattern
• Health & wellbeing support, including 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

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis and repairs to minimise downtime
• Deliver planned maintenance activities and recommend improvements to maximise asset performance
• Support production teams by operating machinery when required to maintain output and efficiency
• Ensure all engineering work is completed in line with health & safety and hygiene standards
• Maintain accurate records including downtime logs, maintenance reports, and shift handovers
• Use technical documentation and mechanical drawings to identify and source correct replacement parts
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support engineering projects

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
• Proactive attitude with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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: (contact removed).