Shift Engineer

Holt Engineering Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Buy holiday scheme

Discounted products

Health Cash Plan

Career opportunities globally

Retailer discounts

Generous family leave policy

Leadership development programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Holt Engineering Ltd is recruiting for a Shift Engineer in Poole to join a large-scale manufacturing operation. The role requires flexibility for rotating day/night shifts and weekends, with clear handovers to ensure continuity.

You will maintain production output, minimise downtime and drive engineering standards across a complex site. The successful candidate will have mechanical and/or electrical qualifications, hands-on maintenance experience, and a proactive approach to safety and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a shift-based team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and plant.
• Fault finding and repair to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Mechanical)

City & Guilds Level 3 (Electrical)

Job description

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Shift Engineer position based in Poole, working within a large-scale, high-volume manufacturing environment spanning 19 acres and housing over 5,500 assets on site.

Shifts are a critical part of this role and are as follows: rotating shifts (days and nights), including weekends, with clear handovers required between each shift to ensure operational continuity. Flexibility to work shift patterns and overtime is essential for the successful Shift Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Shift Engineer to join a well-established engineering function where reliability, safety, and continuous improvement are at the core of operations. The successful Shift Engineer will play a key role in maintaining production output, minimising downtime, and driving engineering standards across a complex site.

Key responsibilities of the Shift Engineer include:

• Carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment and plant
• Fault finding and repair to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance
• Ensuring all engineering activities are carried out safely, following permit systems, risk assessments, and isolation procedures
• Communicating effectively at shift handovers to ensure continuity of issues and actions
• Managing spare parts usage and maintaining accurate stock levels
• Supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
• Liaising with production and other departments to ensure equipment availability for planned maintenance
• Providing technical support, coaching, and mentoring to operators and junior engineers
• Maintaining high GMP and housekeeping standards within engineering areas

To be successful in this Shift Engineer role, you will have:

• A recognised mechanical (NVQ Level 2) and/or electrical qualification (City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent)
• Strong hands-on engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Broad knowledge of modern maintenance techniques
• Experience working with a wide range of production equipment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a shift-based team
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement

In return, the Shift Engineer will benefit from:

• Bonus Scheme (up to 5%)
• Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities within a global group employing over 128,000 people
• Discounts on over 900 retailers via a dedicated platform
• Generous family leave policy
• Leadership development programmes
• Group Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking
• The opportunity to work on a large, complex site with over 5,500 assets across 19 acres
• A structured shift pattern with clear processes and handovers
• A strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• A collaborative engineering and production environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced Shift Engineer looking for your next challenge in a dynamic manufacturing environment, I would be keen to speak with you.

Ian Broadhurst

07734406996

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