Senior Shift Engineer – 24/7 FMCG Automation

Manpower; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking Shift Engineers for a high-performing engineering team in Leeds. This role offers a competitive base salary of £50,000‑£53,000 plus overtime potential of £60,000‑£70,000. Engineers will respond to rapid breakdowns, conduct preventative maintenance, and diagnose faults on complex systems in a cutting-edge environment. Applicants should have electrical qualifications and experience in fault-finding. The position supports personal and professional development as well as work-life balance through a 12-hour shift pattern.

Benefits

24 days holiday

Matched pension contributions up to 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

On-site canteen

Staff shop

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, food, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Skilled in fault-finding, diagnostics, and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to breakdowns across production and packaging lines.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair faults on motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain operational reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Reactive maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or above)

Tools

CMMS systems (SAP PM or similar)

Job description

A leading staffing agency is seeking Shift Engineers for a high-performing engineering team in Leeds. This role offers a competitive base salary of £50,000‑£53,000 plus overtime potential of £60,000‑£70,000. Engineers will respond to rapid breakdowns, conduct preventative maintenance, and diagnose faults on complex systems in a cutting-edge environment. Applicants should have electrical qualifications and experience in fault-finding. The position supports personal and professional development as well as work-life balance through a 12-hour shift pattern.