Shift Engineer

The Sterling Choice; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Shepton Mallet is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to keep production machinery running efficiently. This hands-on role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing maintenance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified and have FMCG manufacturing experience. This position offers a chance for skill application and career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Maintenance Engineer with relevant certifications.
• Experience with electrical systems and maintenance.
• FMCG manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults on production equipment.
• Perform general mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to prevent production issues.

Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Collaborative Teamwork & Leadership

Communication

Proactive Problem Solving

Professionalism & Resilience

Education

City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent

Electrical qualifications

Job description

Keep the wheels turning, the lines moving, and the factory firing on all cylinders!

About the Business

Join a dynamic and fast‑moving manufacturing environment where innovation meets efficiency. Our operations produce high‑quality beverages that reach consumers nationwide, combining cutting‑edge machinery with a culture that values teamwork, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement. You won't just maintain equipment - you'll help drive performance, reliability, and excellence across every shift.

Role Overview

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to keep our production machinery running at peak performance across multiple manufacturing sites. This is a hands‑on, problem‑solving role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues, and takes pride in ensuring production lines operate efficiently and safely.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults on production equipment, process plant machinery, and associated systems.
• Perform general mechanical and electrical maintenance across all sites.
• Work on basic PLC systems, inverters, servo drives, motors, pumps, gearboxes, heating elements, sensors, and other complex components.
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems, including belts, motors, bearings, shafts, and tensioners.
• Service high‑speed packaging and filling machines, pasteurizers, inkjet printers, boxing machines, and inspection equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to identify and resolve issues before they impact production.
• Accurately document interventions, faults, and breakdowns in line with maintenance procedures.
• Update and maintain pre‑planned maintenance (PPM) systems, ensuring records meet company standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to drive overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and production performance.

Who You'll Work With

Internal: Production and process operatives, shift leads, shift managers, head of manufacturing, and engineering managers. External: Suppliers and customers.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Health & Safety Awareness: Committed to maintaining a safe workplace and compliance with all regulations.
• Collaborative Teamwork & Leadership: Builds strong relationships, empowers colleagues, and fosters cross‑functional collaboration.
• Communication: Clear, confident, and professional in verbal and written communication.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Identifies issues quickly and implements effective solutions.
• Professionalism & Resilience: Flexible, takes ownership, performs under pressure, and maintains a positive attitude.

Experience & Qualifications

• Fully qualified Maintenance Engineer (City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Electrical qualifications and experience essential.
• Experience with turning, milling, and welding is a plus.
• FMCG manufacturing experience preferred.
• 4on 4off (2days, 2nights) 12 hours.

Health, Safety & Food Quality

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe workplace.
• Ensure food safety and quality protocols are followed at all times, including monitoring CCPs where applicable.

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