Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Recruit4staff; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North Wales manufacturer is seeking Multi-Skilled Shift Engineers to enhance production through effective maintenance and innovation. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a supportive company culture. Ideal candidates will have multi-skilled experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Combined pension contributions (minimum 10%)

4x gross salary death-in-service benefit

21-shift holiday entitlement

Access to exclusive discounts via Reward Gateway

Excellent on-site coffee machines

Heavily discounted staff shop

Ongoing professional development

Great company culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a multi-skilled engineering role essential.
• Qualified electrically or mechanically with confidence across both disciplines.
• Willingness to learn new machinery and engage with manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive and reactive engineering maintenance.
• Minimise machine downtime through fault finding.
• Implement continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Initiative

Job description

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading North Wales manufacturer, in their search for Multi-Skilled Shift Engineers to work across their sites in Wrexham.

For the successful Multi-Skilled Shift Engineers, our client is offering:

• Salary of £49,852.77 p/a
• Hours of work: Continental 12.25-hour shifts, rotating days and nights (5:45–18:00 and 17:45–06:00)
• Permanent role with a progressive company
• Combined pension contributions (minimum 10%)
• 4x gross salary death-in-service benefit
• 21-shift holiday entitlement
• Access to exclusive discounts via the Reward Gateway platform
• Excellent on-site coffee machines free of charge
• Heavily discounted staff shop
• Ongoing professional development and qualifications
• Great company culture with long-term career opportunities

The Role – Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer:

• Deliver both proactive and reactive engineering maintenance to ensure equipment meets production efficiency and reliability targets
• Minimise machine downtime through efficient fault finding and repair
• Implement continuous improvement projects and engineering changes to optimise plant performance and reduce energy consumption
• Support the integration of new machinery as part of the company’s innovation roadmap
• Work collaboratively with the Projects Engineering and Technical teams to maintain audit readiness
• Ensure a safe and compliant working environment at all times
• Maintain clear communication and build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Commit to continuous professional development through training and upskilling

What our client is looking for in a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer:

• Previous experience in a similar multi-skilled engineering role – ESSENTIAL
• Qualified either electrically or mechanically (or time-served), with the ability to work confidently across both disciplines – ESSENTIAL
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proven initiative and drive to deliver successful outcomes
• Willingness to learn new machinery and engage with equipment manufacturers to enhance technical skills
• Engineering experience in a food manufacturing environment – DESIRABLE

Key skills or similar Job Titles:
Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer

For further information about this and other positions, please apply now.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency, or employment business.