Shift Engineer

Manpower; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking Shift Engineers for a high-performing engineering team in Leeds. This role offers a competitive base salary of £50,000‑£53,000 plus overtime potential of £60,000‑£70,000. Engineers will respond to rapid breakdowns, conduct preventative maintenance, and diagnose faults on complex systems in a cutting-edge environment. Applicants should have electrical qualifications and experience in fault-finding. The position supports personal and professional development as well as work-life balance through a 12-hour shift pattern.

Benefits

24 days holiday

Matched pension contributions up to 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

On-site canteen

Staff shop

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, food, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Skilled in fault-finding, diagnostics, and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to breakdowns across production and packaging lines.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair faults on motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain operational reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Reactive maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or above)

Tools

CMMS systems (SAP PM or similar)

Job description

Shift Engineer - Leeds

£50,000‑£53,000 + OT (earning potential £60k‑£70k+)

Permanent | 12‑hour rota: 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off

Day shift: 06:00‑18:00 | Night shift: 18:00‑06:00

We are seeking Shift Engineers to join a high-performing engineering team at one of the UK's most advanced 24/7 manufacturing sites in Leeds. This is a fast‑paced role for engineers who enjoy fault‑finding, reactive maintenance, and working on complex electrical and automation systems.

What You’ll Do

• Respond rapidly to breakdowns across automated production and packaging lines
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance using CMMS systems (SAP PM or similar)
• Diagnose and repair faults on motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels
• Support improvement projects and drive operational reliability
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering teams
• Maintain strict health, safety, and quality standards

Who We’re Looking For

• Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or above, ONC/HNC preferred)
• Electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic experience in FMCG, food, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Skilled in reactive maintenance and structured problem‑solving
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP PM or similar)
• A proactive, safety‑first mindset and great teamwork skills

What’s in it for you

• Base salary £50k‑£53k plus paid overtime (£60k‑£70k)
• 12‑hour rota: 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off – excellent work‑life balance on shift
• Exposure to complex automated systems, PLCs, motors, drives, and conveyors
• Structured internal training and development, with clear progression opportunities
• 24 days holiday + matched pension contributions up to 6%
• Life assurance, flexible benefits, on‑site canteen and staff shop
• Internal and external training, with specialist development programs

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to work on technically advanced equipment in a high‑volume, continuous operation. The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge systems, a fast‑paced engineering environment, and clear progression into senior or specialist positions.

Apply today to join this high‑profile engineering team and take the next step in your career.