Shift Engineer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for a food manufacturer. The role covers electrical and mechanical support across the site, blending hands-on maintenance with continuous improvement to reduce downtime and optimise performance in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position offers a 2 nights/2 days/2 off shift pattern with a salary of £52,222.36 (£60,000 OTE). Applicants should hold formal qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and have FMCG

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds).
• Experience in food or FMCG environments is preferred.
• Strong problem solving and Root Cause Analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment in FMCG production.
• Perform both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Conduct fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Root Cause Analysis

PLC programming

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Job description

We are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a food manufacturer for a skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role involves providing both electrical and mechanical support across the site, combining hands‑on maintenance with continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and optimise performance. The ideal candidate would be either electrically biased or multiskilled and have experience in food or wider FMCG.

Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £52,222.36 (£60,000 OTE)

Location: North Lincolnshire

Shift Pattern: 2 nights/2 days/2 off

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment used in FMCG production whilst complying with health and safety requirements.
• Perform both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, with a strong focus on minimising downtime
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Conduct fault finding on both electrical and mechanical systemsRequirements:

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. "Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer", "Shift Engineer", "Engineering Technician", "Maintenance Technician", or "Electrical Maintenance Engineer")
• Formal qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds), supported by relevant training and experience
• Experience in fast paced industries such as food, packaging or wider FMCG.
• Good problem solving skills and a clear understanding of Root Cause Analysis.
• Confident in PLC programming.