Shift Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Cowley; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG manufacturer in Oxford is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role requires expertise in planned and reactive maintenance within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in FMCG or automated production, strong fault-finding skills, and a desire to progress in their careers. The position offers a competitive salary of £46,000 – £48,000, excellent benefits, and a structured shift pattern including days and nights.

Benefits

Very competitive benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled).
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing or automated production environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Respond to faults and breakdowns in a time-critical environment.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering-led initiatives.

Skills

Fault-finding ability

Proactive maintenance mindset

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing

46,000 – £48,000 + Excellent Benefits | 2 / 3s Panama (Days & Nights) | Oxford

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing business in the Oxford area, offering strong pay, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression?

We are working with a well-established and expanding FMCG manufacturer seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in people, equipment and long‑term growth.

The Role

Working within a fast‑paced FMCG environment, you’ll be responsible for a balanced mix of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance, ensuring machinery and production lines operate safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime.

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Effective fault‑finding and breakdown response in a time‑critical production environment
• Supporting continuous improvement, reliability and engineering‑led initiatives
• Working closely with production teams to maintain output, safety and quality standards

This role operates on days and nights, providing a structured rota and competitive earning potential.

What We're Looking For

Experienced Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi‑Skilled)

• Background in FMCG, manufacturing or automated production environments
• Strong fault‑finding ability and a proactive maintenance mindset
• Reliable, flexible and motivated to progress within a growing organisation

What's On Offer

• Dependent on experience
• Very competitive benefits package
• Clear career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand
• Ongoing training, development and investment in modern equipment
• Secure, long‑term role within a thriving FMCG manufacturing environment

Interested?

If you’re a Maintenance Engineer in or around Oxford looking for a well‑paid FMCG role with progression and a structured days‑and‑nights shift pattern, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or register your interest today.