Shift Engineer

Wills Consultants; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer for a busy e-commerce distribution center in Sheffield. The role involves delivering high-quality preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting the Shift Manager to maintain optimal site performance. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and experience with automated systems. The starting salary is £40,000, increasing to £42,100 after probation, with a full-time work pattern following a Suez shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship-trained or qualified in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with automated systems like conveyors and robotics.
• Desirable knowledge of PLC/control systems, WCS/WMS, or SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide expert support.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification

Experience with automated systems

Knowledge of PLC / control systems

Familiarity with CMMS / PPM systems

Education

Apprenticeship or ONC/HNC, BTEC, NVQ Level 3+, or Degree

Job description

Overview

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Working Pattern: Full-time, Suez Shift Pattern (Days and Nights)

Salary: Starting salary £40,000 increasing to £42,100 after probation

About the role

Our client, a global leader in intralogistics and automation solutions, is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to join their resident maintenance team at a busy e-commerce distribution centre.

The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining and optimising site performance. You\'ll deliver high-quality preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide expert support to the Shift Manager. Working alongside a team of maintenance technicians, you\'ll ensure maximum equipment availability while upholding the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance.

Skills & Experience

• Apprenticeship-trained or qualified to ONC/HNC, BTEC, NVQ Level 3+, or Degree level in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with automated systems (e.g. conveyors, sorters, cranes, robotics, or similar).
• Knowledge of PLC / control systems, WCS/WMS, or SCADA is desirable.
• Familiarity with CMMS / PPM systems.

About Us

Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs