Shift Engineer

sunny; Newcastle Emlyn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Career progression and training

Free onsite parking

Every other weekend off

Job summary

Sunny is expanding its operations in Newcastle Emlyn and seeks a reliable Shift Engineer to own electrical and mechanical maintenance of dairy processing equipment. The role involves transitioning from planned preventive maintenance to rapid reactive repairs in a fast-paced environment.

You will be multi-skilled, with Level 3 Electrical qualification, experience on complex process equipment, and a time-served apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Qualification is essential.
• Apprenticeship in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience working safely on complex process equipment (electrical and mechanical).
• Experience with dairy processing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled maintenance tasks via the IFS system.
• Diagnose and repair plant equipment to minimise downtime.
• Apply methodical fault-finding to ensure repairs are right first time.
• Maintain high safety standards across all machinery.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical engineering

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Electrical Qualification

Apprenticeship in industrial/manufacturing

Tools

IFS Service and Maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Shift Engineer

Location: Newcastle Emlyn

Job Type: Temp-perm

Salary: Up to £44k per annum depending on experience

Hours: Days & Night shifts (every other weekend off)

Our client is expanding their operations and needs a reliable, proactive Shift Engineer to help them scale. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same—transitioning seamlessly from scheduled preventive maintenance to rapid‑fire reactive repairs—this is the role for you.

This is a truly multi‑skilled position. You will take ownership of the safety and performance of specialised dairy processing equipment, requiring a high level of competency in both electrical and mechanical engineering.

What you’ll be doing:

• Executing scheduled tasks as allocated via the IFS Service and Maintenance system.
• Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns across the plant to minimise downtime.
• Applying a methodical approach to fault-finding to ensure all repairs are completed ‘Right First Time.’
• Maintaining high standards of operational safety across all process machinery.

What you’ll bring:

• Level 3 Electrical Qualification (Essential)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (A big plus)
• A time-served apprenticeship within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience working safely on complex process equipment (comprising both electrical and mechanical systems).

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package
• career progression and training
• Free onsite parking
• Every other weekend off

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community