Shift Engineer

Barker Ross; Alkerden; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services provider in Alkerden is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to ensure smooth operations through effective mechanical and electrical maintenance. This role involves a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern and requires strong experience in electrical installation and fault-finding. The ideal candidate will have a recognised engineering qualification and be a team player eager to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Pension scheme

21 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in both mechanical and electrical trades.
• Completion of an engineering apprenticeship with indentures is highly desirable.
• Strong skills in electrical installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Work collaboratively with the opposite shift engineer.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical experience

Electrical installation and maintenance

Mechanical fabrication and maintenance

Electronic fault-finding skills

Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Recognised qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering

Electrical Installation 18th Edition qualification

Job description

Overview

Shift Engineer

Location: Northfleet

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (12-hour shifts, 05:00-17:00 and 17:00-05:00)

Benefits: Pension scheme, 21 days holiday

We are recruiting for a Shift Engineer to join a well-established international leader in industrial services and textile maintenance.

This business supports clients across healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing by delivering critical textile and hygiene solutions that keep their operations running smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with strong mechanical and electrical experience to join a forward-thinking organisation that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responding to breakdowns in a timely and safe manner to minimise production downtime.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and ensuring schedules are adhered to.
• Working collaboratively with your opposite shift engineer to ensure thorough daily handovers and information sharing.
• Supporting equipment upgrades, installations, and building/infrastructure projects.
• Contributing knowledge and expertise to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability and efficiency.
• Identifying recurring problems and helping to implement long-term solutions.
• Communicating clearly with production staff and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensuring compliance with all site health and safety procedures, reporting incidents and near misses, and maintaining high safety standards at all times.

What We're Looking For

• A recognised qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (e.g. C&G, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in both mechanical and electrical trades. Completion of an engineering apprenticeship with indentures is highly desirable.
• Strong skills in electrical installation and maintenance, as well as mechanical fabrication and maintenance.
• Electronic fault-finding skills to component level.
• Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines such as pneumatics, hydraulics, and steam systems.
• Electrical Installation 18th Edition qualification (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• A team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently when required.

Why Join Our Client?

• Variety: You will be involved in everything from daily maintenance tasks to larger projects and new installations.
• Stability: Join a long-established international business with a reputation for quality and reliability.
• Growth: Opportunities to apply your expertise to process improvements and develop further in a professional engineering environment.
• Teamwork: Work closely with like-minded engineers who value knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Shift Pattern

This position follows a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, with 12-hour shifts alternating between:

• Days: 05:00 - 17:00
• Nights: 17:00 - 05:00

If you are an experienced Shift or Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with responsibility, variety, and the chance to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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