Shift Cover Engineer - Chester

Gap Technical Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading manufacturing company in the Greater London area is seeking a Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer to support their production processes. The role involves addressing equipment breakdowns, conducting scheduled maintenance, and ensuring machinery is kept to high standards. Ideal candidates are those who bring an engineering apprenticeship and ideally have experience in FMCG or Packaging Manufacturing. This flexible role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in an engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Background in FMCG / Packaging Manufacturing is an advantage.
• Ability to fault find on drives and I/O PLC fault finding.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing process by responding to equipment breakdowns.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance work and provide proactive fault correction.
• Establish relationships with operational staff and assist in repairs.

Skills

Fault Finding on 3 Phase Electrical Systems

Excellent communication

Planning and organizing

Education

Completed a Timeserved engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer - Chester / Deeside

£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

Performance Objectives

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 17 / 01 / 2026

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