Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias

Wolviston Management Services; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Life assurance

Sick pay

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Standby and call-out payments

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting an Electrical Shift Engineer for a leading steel manufacturer in Middlesbrough. The role covers proactive and reactive maintenance on a wide range of electrical systems within a highly automated facility.

You will work 4 on / 4 off (12-hour shifts) with day and night rotations and collaborate closely with other engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have an electrical apprenticeship with an HNC or equivalent, strong fault-finding skills, and a

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• HNC qualified or higher required.
• Experience fault finding and breakdown recovery in heavy industry.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance across electrical systems.
• Support production with timely fault response.
• Contribute to inspection, testing, and PM strategies.
• Operate in line with site safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with Day Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Maintain records using CMMS (e.g. SAP).
• Lead a team of 6 technicians.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Minimum HNC

Fault finding

Team leadership

Shift flexibility

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role: Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias

Location: Middlesbrough

Working Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - 12-hour shifts (Days & Nights)

About the Role

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a leading steel manufacturer in the search for a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join their Engineering Team This is a key role within a high-performing department where you'll support the delivery of essential maintenance activities across a highly automated and heavy industrial facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance across a wide range of electrical systems
• Support production through timely response to equipment faults and breakdowns
• Contribute to inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance strategies
• Operate in line with site safety protocols and statutory compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Day Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure maintenance excellence
• Maintain accurate records using modern computerised maintenance systems (e.g. SAP)
• Lead a team of 6 technicians

What We're Looking For

• A recognised apprenticeship and qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum HNC Qualified
• Proven experience in a heavy industrial setting, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A strong understanding of fault finding, breakdown recovery and preventative maintenance
• Excellent communication skills, a team mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Flexibility to work shifts and respond to the changing needs of the operation

Certificate evidence will be required at interview.

What's in It for You?

Our client offers more than just a job - they offer a long-term career with continued investment in training and professional development, alongside a generous employee benefits package, including:

• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 days personal annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Health Cash Plan (via Simplyhealth)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Standby and call-out payments

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career within a forward-thinking and safety-first environment, we'd love to hear from you.