Shift Cover Engineer - Chester

Gap Technical Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer in Chester. The role involves responding to equipment breakdowns, conducting maintenance, and training team members. Ideal for engineers seeking additional income or part-time work. A completed Timeserved engineering apprenticeship is preferred. The position is for 8-12 hour shifts, offering £30.00 - £40.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completed a Timeserved engineering apprenticeship.
• Ability to fault find on 3 Phase Electrical Systems is essential.
• Background in FMCG/Packaging Manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing process by responding to equipment breakdowns.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance work.
• Train operational team members to perform minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Fault Finding on 3 Phase Electrical Systems

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

Timeserved engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer - Chester
30.00 - 40.00 Per Hour
8-12 HR Shifts Days/Nights

gap technical are proud to be representing this market leading manufacturing business in their search for a Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer to work at their facility based near Wrexham

This work is ideal for Engineers that are looking for additional income whilst working shifts or Engineers that are looking for Part Time work

Responsibilities

• To support the manufacturing process by responding effectively to equipment breakdowns, carrying out scheduled maintenance work and being proactive on the correction and modification of reoccurring machine processing faults.
• To respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and ensure maximum focus is given to their nominated production area
• To fault find in an effective and efficient manner whilst utilising the various machines historic / information documentation
• To establish harmonious relations with the operational staff and to work flexibly with them
• To train operational team members to perform minor maintenance tasks and to assist in major repairs
• Ensuring that machinery is maintained and repaired to a high standard.
• Pro-active in the reduction of engineering downtime and continuous improvement of the process and the department.

Person Specification

• The successful candidate will ideally of completed a Timeserved engineering apprenticeship
• A background in FMCG/Packaging Manufacturing will be a distinct advantage however not a prerequisite.
• Ability to Fault Find on 3 Phase Electrical Systems, Drives an I/O PLC Fault Finding
• You must be an excellent communicator and be able to plan and organise efficiently.

Closing date 31/10/2025