Shift Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Ledston; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Advanced manufacturing equipment

Structured engineering development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Stirling Warrington in Leeds, UK, is seeking an experienced Shift Engineer for a 24/7 dairy manufacturing site. You will join a skilled team responsible for planned and breakdown maintenance across processing, packaging and production equipment.

Role involves fault finding, process improvements and updating the CMMS/SAP system, ensuring safety and reliability across automation and plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Experience as Maintenance/Shift/Multi-skilled Engineer in FMCG or regulated environments.
• Experience with planned maintenance (PPM) and breakdown response.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift (days/nights).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on a 24/7 site.
• Respond quickly to mechanical/electrical breakdowns.
• Fault find on automated production equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot CIP, pasteurisers, separators and homogenisers.
• Work on pumps, valves, flowmeters and heat exchangers.
• Support automated control systems and production equipment.
• Maintain filling lines and conveyors; update CMMS/SAP records.
• Contribute to RCA and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault finding

PPM

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Engineering training

Tools

CMMS/SAP

SAP PM

Job description

Shift Engineer Stirling Warrington•Leeds, UK

Location: Leeds
Salary: £58,000 per year
Job type: Permanent
Shift pattern: 12-hour shifts – 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off

About the role

Are you an experienced Shift Engineer looking for a well-paid engineering role within a large-scale FMCG manufacturing environment?

This is an opportunity to join a highly automated dairy manufacturing site in Leeds, where engineering reliability is critical to keeping a 24/7 production operation running safely and efficiently.

As a Shift Engineer, you will work as part of a skilled engineering team responsible for planned maintenance, preventative maintenance, fault finding and breakdown response across complex processing, packaging and production equipment.

You will have the opportunity to work with modern industrial technology while contributing to engineering improvements, root cause analysis and projects that improve reliability, safety and production performance.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance across a 24/7 manufacturing site
• Responding quickly and effectively to mechanical and electrical breakdowns
• Fault finding on automated production and process equipment
• Maintaining and troubleshooting CIP systems, pasteurisers, separators and homogenisers
• Working on pumps, valves, flowmeters and heat exchangers
• Supporting automated control systems and associated production equipment
• Maintaining filling lines, conveyors, chilling systems and other manufacturing machinery
• Identifying recurring faults and contributing to root cause analysis (RCA)
• Supporting continuous improvement and engineering reliability initiatives
• Working with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability
• Supporting engineering projects, modifications and equipment improvements
• Completing maintenance records and updating the CMMS/SAP system
• Working safely and contributing to risk assessments and site safety standards
• Following food manufacturing, hygiene, quality and engineering procedures

What we're looking for

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training
• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Engineer or similar engineering role
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, process manufacturing or another regulated production environment
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding abilityExperience responding to breakdowns in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Good problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift pattern covering days and nights
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with dairy, food or beverage processing equipment
• Experience working with CIP systems, pasteurisers, separators or homogenisers
• Experience with conveyors, filling equipment, pumps, valves and heat exchangers
• Experience with automated control systems
• SAP PM or another CMMS maintenance system
• Experience supporting engineering projects or continuous improvement

Salary and benefits

This role offers a £58,000 annual salary together with a strong benefits package, including:

• 24 days annual leave
• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Internal training and development opportunities
• External training and professional development
• Structured engineering development and opportunities to broaden technical skills
• 12-hour shift pattern with 4 days off after each 2-day/2-night rotation
• Opportunity to work on advanced automated manufacturing equipment
• Exposure to major engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supportive engineering team and collaborative working environment