Shift Engineer

D R Newitt & Associates; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company is seeking a Shift Engineer to manage maintenance and troubleshooting of production equipment. The ideal candidate will be a multi-skilled engineer with expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Instrumentation, capable of working under pressure to ensure optimal production. Offering a competitive salary of £57,120, this full-time permanent position features a Panama shift pattern, employee pension contribution, and opportunities for structured training and career development.

Benefits

10% employee pension contribution

Private healthcare

Structured training and career development opportunities

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking and on-site parking

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Fully qualified multi-skilled engineer with expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Instrumentation.
• Ability to diagnose and repair machinery faults effectively.
• Experience in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair machinery faults, minimizing downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fully qualified multi‑skilled engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Instrumentation)

Strong problem‑solving skills

Decision‑making skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Engineering industry‑recognized apprenticeship or HNC/equivalent

Job description

Shift Engineer – Manufacturing

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £57,120 per year
Shift Pattern: Panama (12-hour shifts, 24/7 coverage)

About the Role

Are you a skilled, multi-disciplined engineer looking for a hands‑on, challenging role in manufacturing? We're seeking a Shift Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve production equipment, ensuring high safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

You’ll work across a diverse range of equipment, performing maintenance, fault‑finding, and continuous improvement tasks to keep production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and plant
• Diagnose and repair machinery faults, minimizing downtime
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the production line
• Accurately manage spare parts and maintain stock levels
• Work safely, following all engineering and statutory standards
• Collaborate effectively with production staff to resolve technical issues

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified multi‑skilled engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Instrumentation)
• Engineering industry‑recognized apprenticeship or HNC/equivalent
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Safety‑conscious and results‑focused

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive salary of £57,120
• Panama shift pattern with overtime at 1.5x
• 10% employee pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Structured training and career development opportunities
• Hands‑on, technical role with exposure to multiple engineering disciplines
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking and on‑site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ready to take your engineering skills to the next level? Apply today!

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent