Shift Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Crick; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Pension scheme

Employee benefits

Training plan

Workwear and PPE

Job summary

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition in Crick is seeking a Shift Engineer to help deliver the engineering strategy and safely maintain asset availability at the lowest economical cost.

You will work with a skilled team to maximise equipment reliability, support continuous improvement and ensure safe operation of manufacturing assets.

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Time-served Electrical Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• Experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding capability across electrical, mechanical and control systems.
• Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools.
• Understanding of reliability improvement methodologies including RCM, FMECA, TPM, CBM or equivalent.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• NEBOSH, HACCP and Legionella awareness qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain asset availability and reliability in line with Crick Engineering Strategy while delivering maintenance activities at the lowest economical cost.
• Carry out planned, predictive and corrective maintenance activities to maximise equipment uptime and support operational performance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and controls-related faults in a safe and efficient manner.
• Lead root cause analysis activities to identify recurring failures and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase equipment performance, reduce maintenance costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in compliance with all safety, food safety and engineering standards.
• Maintain accurate records within the CMMS and utilise data to drive proactive maintenance improvements.
• Manage and review critical spare parts requirements to ensure optimum availability whilst controlling inventory costs.

Skills

Electrical bias

Fault finding

CMMS experience

Reliability methods

MS Office

Education

Electrical apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

As a Shift Engineer at our Crick site, you will play a key role in delivering our engineering strategy of safely maintaining asset availability at the lowest economical cost through people, plant and processes.

Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for maximising equipment reliability, improving asset performance, and supporting continuous improvement activities across the site. You will combine proactive maintenance, fault finding, root cause analysis and operational support to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our manufacturing assets.

This role offers a regional market-leading salary in excess of £64,000 per annum , enhanced holiday entitlement, and premium overtime rates, recognising the critical contribution our engineers make to site performance.

In addition, every engineer receives a company-funded Engineering Development Plan , tailored to individual needs and career aspirations, covering mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines through a combination of internal support and specialist external training providers.

Shift Pattern:

This role operates on a rotating continental shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off, followed by 4 nights on, 4 days off , working 12-hour shifts . The pattern provides regular extended rest periods whilst ensuring engineering support is available around the clock to maintain safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Engineers will work closely with Production and Operations teams during both day and night shifts, responding to equipment issues, delivering planned maintenance activities, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. This shift pattern offers excellent work-life balance through predictable scheduling and frequent blocks of time off.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely maintain asset availability and reliability in line with the Crick Engineering Strategy whilst delivering maintenance activities at the lowest economical cost.
• Carry out planned, predictive and corrective maintenance activities to maximise equipment uptime and support operational performance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and controls‑related faults in a safe and efficient manner.
• Lead root cause analysis activities to identify recurring failures and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase equipment performance, reduce maintenance costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in compliance with all safety, food safety and engineering standards.
• Maintain accurate records within the CMMS and utilise data to drive proactive maintenance improvements.
• Manage and review critical spare parts requirements to ensure optimum availability whilst controlling inventory costs.
• Champion engineering best practice, behavioural safety and continuous learning across the site.
• Support site sustainability, energy reduction and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Participate in daily, weekly and monthly performance reviews to drive improvements in safety, reliability, cost and performance.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Recognised Electrical apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Time‑served Electrical Engineer or Multi‑Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• Demonstrable experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault‑finding capability across electrical, mechanical and control systems.
• Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools.
• Understanding of reliability improvement methodologies including RCM, FMECA, TPM, CBM or equivalent.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement.
• NEBOSH, HACCP and Legionella awareness qualifications are advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Hourly paid package incorporating an hourly rate of £27.65 per hour plus a shift allowance of £1.95 per hour
• Equating to an annual salary in excess of £64,000 (plus overtime)
• Regional market‑leading engineering pay package
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Company‑funded workwear and PPE
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Opportunity to work within a modern, growing FMCG manufacturing environment

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Every Shift Engineer will receive a company-funded individual training and development plan designed to build competence and expertise across all aspects of the role.

Training opportunities include:

• Advanced electrical fault finding and diagnostics
• Mechanical maintenance and reliability engineering
• PLC and control system troubleshooting
• Automation and controls technologies
• Condition‑based monitoring techniques
• Root cause analysis methodologies
• Reliability‑centred maintenance principles
• Food manufacturing and FMCG engineering best practices
• Health, Safety and Environmental training

Training will be delivered through a blend of on‑site learning, mentoring, accredited courses and specialist external training providers, supporting engineers to become truly multi‑skilled across mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines.

About us

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award‑winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, andUltra PremiumDirect, along witha number ofpartner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk,Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.

Our Purpose: To create happiness

We’reon a mission toseta new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry - one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED’s uniquebehavioursand colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued,respectedand able to be themselves at work.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminateon the basis ofage, disability, genderidentityor expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief,sexor sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent,potentialand the experience you bring.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuringequitableaccess and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by [e-mail]