Shift Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG manufacturing company in Oxford seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment, requiring strong fault-finding skills. With a salary of £46,000 - £48,000, competitive benefits, and a structured 2/3s Panama shift pattern, this position offers genuine career progression within a heavily investing company. Ideal candidates are reliable and motivated to progress in their careers.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Investment in modern equipment

Stable long-term role

Qualifications

• Experienced Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled).
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or automated production.
• Strong fault-finding and proactive maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Respond effectively to faults and breakdowns in a production environment.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering-led initiatives.

Skills

Fault-finding ability

Proactive maintenance mindset

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - FMCG Manufacturing

£46,000 - £48,000 + Excellent Benefits | 2/3s Panama (Days & Nights) | Oxford

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing business in the Oxford area, offering strong pay, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression?

We are working with a well-established and expanding FMCG manufacturer seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers to support a modern, high-volume production site in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in people, equipment, and long-term growth.

The Role

Working within a fast-paced FMCG environment, you'll be responsible for a balanced mix of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance, ensuring machinery and production lines operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Effective fault-finding and breakdown response in a time-critical production environment
• Supporting continuous improvement, reliability, and engineering-led initiatives
• Working closely with production teams to maintain output, safety, and quality standards

This role operates on a 2/3s Panama shift pattern, rotating days and nights, providing a structured rota and competitive earning potential.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled)
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or automated production environments
• Strong fault-finding ability and a proactive maintenance mindset
• Reliable, flexible, and motivated to progress within a growing organisation

What's On Offer

• £46,000 - £48,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Very competitive benefits package
• 2/3s Panama shift pattern (Days & Nights)
• Clear career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand
• Ongoing training, development, and investment in modern equipment
• Secure, long-term role within a thriving FMCG manufacturing environment

Interested?

If you're a Maintenance Engineer in or around Oxford looking for a well-paid FMCG role with progression and a structured days-and-nights shift pattern, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or register your interest today