Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Northwood; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer located in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, possess NVQ Level 4/HNC qualifications, and have advanced PLC fault-finding skills. This role offers a great opportunity to support continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Expertise in PPM maintenance programs and commissioning new projects.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Utilise CMMS systems for task organization.
• Prepare weekly/monthly performance reports.

Skills

Growth mindset

Proactive thinking

Advanced PLC fault finding

Problem solving skills

Education

NVQ Level 4/HNC In Electrical Maintenance

18th Edition Electrical Qualification

Fully indentured multi-discipline apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Ready to demonstrate your expertise in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in a clean, state of the art FMCG Manufacturing environment?

You will be fully utilised in this role, reducing downtime, improving repair times, and enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

About the Role Sustaining and improving equipment reliability and efficiency, you’ll help create innovative maintenance systems, supporting the development of performance measures and yearly maintenance plans.

Shift Pattern

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off

2 days from 6am to 6pm

2 nights from 6pm to 6am

4 days off shift

What you’ll get involved in

• PPM maintenance programs
• Commissioning new projects
• Utilising planning tools and CMMS systems to organise weekly tasks and improvement projects.
• Ensuring accurate reporting and documentation of all maintenance activities.
• You’ll have the opportunity to support cross-skilling initiatives, expanding our Operators’ skillset, e.g. lubrication, changeovers, inspections, and minor repairs.
• As our Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play an integral role in troubleshooting equipment issues, conducting root cause analysis (RCA), and implementing long‑term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• From managing spare parts and purchasing systems, to conducting criticality and obsolescence assessments, your attention to detail will help streamline operations and support continuous improvement (CI).
• To further support CI, you will use improvement tools such as 5S, TPM, Asset Management and Kaizen. We’ll also rely on you to prepare weekly/monthly performance reports.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on‑site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

What you’ll bring to Northwood

• Growth mindset with proactive thinking style
• NVQ Level 4/HNC In Electrical Maintenance (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Electrical Qualification, or alternatively, completion of a fully indentured multi‑discipline apprenticeship (Mechanical and electrical)
• Advanced PLC fault finding and problem solving skills

Apply now to get started