Nightshift Lineside Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance 30%

Potential contract extension

Onsite at Broughton facility

Job summary

Airbus in the United Kingdom is seeking a Nightshift Lineside Engineer to support production at the Broughton site. The role operates Monday to Thursday nights from 8:45pm to 6:00am, onsite with a strong focus on resolving shopfloor issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work closely with production teams to unblock issues and ensure manufacturing operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and experience in a technical,

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a technical, manufacturing, or engineering environment is required.
• Ability to analyse technical issues and support practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills to work with production teams and support functions.
• Structured, detail-focused approach to documentation, non-conformance and work order management.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on reducing waste and improving performance.
• Commitment to quality, safety and effective shopfloor support.

Responsibilities

• Support the production team in identifying, analysing and resolving technical issues on the shopfloor.
• Assist with the identification, creation and follow-up of Non-Conformities and NC notifications.
• Provide technical input to help complete NC forms accurately, supporting containment and corrective actions.
• Prepare and enrich technical documentation relating to assembly anomalies, non-conformities, design queries, rework orders and outstanding work.
• Search for and provide relevant technical information, including drawings, references, parts, tooling and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement activity by identifying production issues, inefficiencies and opportunities to reduce waste.
• Escalate issues where appropriate to Work Prep, Line Balancing, Maintenance, MAP, OSW or other support functions.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Production environment experience

Strong communication

Documentation discipline

Continuous improvement mindset

Shopfloor support

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionNightshift Lineside Engineer Location: Broughton - onsite Working Pattern: Night shift, Monday to Thursday, 8:45pm - 6:00am Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour PAYE / £40.13 per hour Umbrella Shift Allowance: 30% on top of hourly rate Security Clearance: BPSS+ clearance required IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: NVQ Level 4 or equivalent About the Role Guidant Global is recruiting for a Nightshift Lineside Engineer to support production activity at Airbus in Broughton. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded engineer who enjoys working directly with production teams, solving shopfloor challenges and helping to keep manufacturing operations moving efficiently. In this role, you will work closely with the production team and Autonomous Production Team, supporting the identification, analysis and resolution of technical issues that cannot be managed directly by operators or the First Line Manager. You will provide a valuable end-to-end perspective on the shopfloor, helping to unblock production issues, support continuous improvement and contribute to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the production team in identifying, analysing and resolving technical issues on the shopfloor.
• Assist with the identification, creation and follow-up of Non-Conformities and NC notifications.
• Provide technical input to help complete NC forms accurately, supporting containment and corrective actions.
• Prepare and enrich technical documentation relating to assembly anomalies, non-conformities, design queries, rework orders and outstanding work.
• Search for and provide relevant technical information, including drawings, references, parts, tooling and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement activity by identifying production issues, inefficiencies and opportunities to reduce waste.
• Escalate issues where appropriate to Work Prep, Line Balancing, Maintenance, MAP, OSW or other support functions.
• Contribute to Work Improvement Proposals, process validation activity and failure analysis.
• Support outstanding work management, including template completion, assessment with multifunctional teams and follow-up where required.
• Help flag blocked work orders for review at production control meetings.
• Support the prioritisation of serial and rework work orders linked to non-conformities, concessions or blocking points.
• Promote transparency and application of Environment, Health and Safety standards on the shopfloor.
• Support quality standards by helping ensure production processes and procedures are applied correctly.
• Assist logistics activity by supporting the prioritisation of materials linked to rework work orders.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring technical knowledge, problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to a fast-paced production environment. You will need:

• A minimum NVQ Level 4 qualification, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a technical, manufacturing, production or engineering environment.
• The ability to analyse technical issues and support practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work with production teams and support functions.
• A structured and detail-focused approach to documentation, non-conformance activity and work order management.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in improving processes, reducing waste and supporting operational performance.
• A commitment to quality, safety and effective shopfloor support.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to work in a high-profile aerospace production environment, supporting frontline manufacturing activity and contributing directly to production performance. You will gain exposure to a wide range of technical, quality, logistics, process improvement and shopfloor support activities, making this a strong opportunity for someone looking to broaden their engineering experience within a complex manufacturing setting.

• A 30% night shift allowance.
• A Monday to Thursday night shift pattern.
• The potential for contract extension.
• The opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams across production, quality, logistics, maintenance and engineering support.

Interview Process

The interview process will consist of one stage.

Equal Opportunities

Guidant Global is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates with the right skills, experience and potential to apply.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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