Shift Engineer

Alpla; Aston Clinton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance from day one

Company Pension scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Christmas vouchers

Long service awards

Training and development opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Perk box benefits

Free coffees

Wellness resources and online classes

Job summary

ALPLA is seeking a proactive Shift Engineer to join our UK engineering team in Aston Clinton. You will maximise uptime of blow moulding machinery and related production equipment through planned preventive maintenance and continuous improvement. The role requires ensuring safe, compliant operation and thorough record-keeping.

You will repair machines during breakdowns, work independently or in a team, and adapt to heights or confined spaces as needed while supporting quality and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Understanding mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment operates efficiently and maintains continuous production.
• Carry out repairs on machines during breakdowns or as preventive maintenance.
• Complete maintenance logs and paperwork per company procedures.
• Follow quality, hygiene and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as required by supervision.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Manufacturing environment

Fault diagnosis

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Shift Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-09-04

Location: United Kingdom

Country Code: GB

Employment Status: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-04 06:43:49.1

Shift Engineer Location: Aston Clinton, Aylesbury

Shift Pattern: 4 on/4 off

Salary: £up to £48,000 Dependant on Experience

At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Preventive Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team. This role is focused on maximising the uptime and performance of blow moulding machinery, associated production equipment, and automated warehouse systems through planned preventive maintenance and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in ensuring all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in line with company maintenance procedures and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all equipment, machinery and peripherals operate efficiently and at full capability, ensuring a continuous production process.
• Carry out repairs on machines as part of breakdown or preventative maintenance.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork and maintenance logs are completed correctly and accurately in accordance with company procedure.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with quality, hygiene and food safety policies.
• To perform any other duties in connection with the job that may from time to time be reasonably required by supervision and which are consistent with the purpose of the job/mission.

Skills & Experience:

• Good understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify faults and determine effective repair methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces when required.

Benefits:

• Life assurance from day one
• Company Pension scheme
• Maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Christmas vouchers for you and your children
• Long service awards
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Overtime opportunities available
• Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more
• A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
• Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists