Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias

Winsearch; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Engineer with an electrical bias to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role offers a salary between £48,000-£52,000, alongside a range of benefits including pension and private medical cover. Ideal candidates should have a solid engineering background, particularly in FMCG or high-volume industries, and robust experience with PLCs. This position emphasizes teamwork and proactive safety measures.

Benefits

Company contributory pension

Private medical cover

Subsidised canteen

Discounted staff sales

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering background, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience working with motor drive systems.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 -18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all machinery safety systems are functional.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly.
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Engineering background

Hands-on experience with PLCs

Strong teamwork skills

Proactive safety-focused mindset

Education

ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step 7

Allen Bradley RS Logix

SAP

Job description

Overview

Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias

Salary: £48,000-£52,000 DOE + benefits

Location: North West (commutable from Liverpool, Wigan, Warrington and surrounding areas)

About the Role

As part of the shift team, you'll work a 4-on, 6-off rotation (2 days, 2 nights), playing a key role in keeping production running smoothly and safely. The Shift Engineer is a hands-on role, fully integrated with operations, where you\'ll be expected to tackle electrical issues quickly and effectively while driving long-term reliability and efficiency across the site. You\'ll be part of a forward-thinking culture that values problem-solving, teamwork and innovation.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Ensure all machinery safety systems are functional and actively promote safe working practices.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Work with Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineers to resolve failures and improve equipment reliability.
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain accurate fault/fix records to aid preventative maintenance.
• Assist with planned maintenance, installations, machine modifications and commissioning of new equipment.
• Supervise contractors, ensuring all site standards and procedures are followed.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and drive improvements in fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques.

About You

We\'re looking for someone with a solid engineering background, ideally gained in FMCG, manufacturing or other high-volume industries. You\'ll bring:

• Time-served engineering background (preferably multi-skilled).
• ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 (Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
• Strong hands-on experience with PLCs (Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal, Allen Bradley RS Logix 500/5000).
• BS 7671 -18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations are preferred.
• Experience working with motor drive systems (inverter, servo, encoder, resolver).
• Knowledge of SAP or other management systems would be an advantage.
• Ability to use a laptop/PC to monitor, troubleshoot and make small PLC modifications.
• A proactive, safety-focused mindset with strong teamwork skills.

What\'s on Offer

• £48,000-£52,000 DOE
• Company contributory pension
• Private medical cover
• Subsidised canteen, discounted staff sales and retail discount schemes
• Free on-site parking and company uniform
• Opportunities for professional development and progression

Keywords - Electrical Engineer, PLC's, Fault Finding, Maintenance, Multi Skilled Engineer, FMCG

Please contact Ryan Taylor at Winsearch UK.

Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services.

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