Shift Engineer — FMCG Automation & Reliability Leader

Hunter Selection Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited seeks an experienced multi-skilled engineer for a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing site in the UK. You will lead a small on-shift engineering team, drive reliability, and support continuous improvement to maximise equipment uptime across packaging lines.

The role requires 5 years FMCG manufacturing experience, an engineering qualification (Level 3+), and PLC fault-finding skills. You will balance hands-on and hands-off duties and collaborate with senior engineering

Qualifications

• 5 years FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Electrical certification (18th Edition) or equivalent.
• PLC fault finding at I/O level.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, sensors, motors and inverters.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 per shift.
• Reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Support planned, reactive and preventative maintenance across production assets.
• Ensure full compliance with site H&S procedures (permits, RAMS, audits).
• Work with automation, packaging, and processing equipment (conveyors, robotics, weighing, vision systems, thermoformers, etc.).
• Work closely with senior engineering leadership to improve performance, downtime, and reliability.
• Support training, skills gap development, and contractor management.
• Balance hands-on and hands-off duties depending on operational needs.

Skills

FMCG manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Education

Engineering Level 3 or above

Tools

PLC fault finding (I/O)

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Sensors, motors & inverters

Automation equipment knowledge

Job description

Hunter Selection Limited seeks an experienced multi-skilled engineer for a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing site in the UK. You will lead a small on-shift engineering team, drive reliability, and support continuous improvement to maximise equipment uptime across packaging lines.

The role requires 5 years FMCG manufacturing experience, an engineering qualification (Level 3+), and PLC fault-finding skills. You will balance hands-on and hands-off duties and collaborate with senior engineering