Shift Engineer (Food Manufacturing / Maintenance Engineering)

Major Recruitment Coventry; Coventry; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Shift Engineer to join a busy Engineering team in Coventry. The role involves maintaining and improving production machinery in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a relevant mechanical/electrical qualification and a minimum of 2 years' experience in an automated setting. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced, automated production environment.
• Basic understanding of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Experience with PLCs and hydraulics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Support production efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3)

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Shift Engineer (Food Manufacturing / Maintenance Engineering)

Location: Coventry
Salary: £50004
Hours: Full-time, rotating shifts
Department: Engineering

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive Shift Engineer to join our busy Engineering team within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. You'll take a hands‑on approach to maintaining, repairing, and improving production machinery to keep operations running efficiently and safely. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll help reduce downtime, improve performance, and ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive work is completed to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and support production targets.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensure all work orders are completed as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults in a timely and safe manner.
• Support production teams by ensuring equipment is clean, safe, and ready to operate.
• Record maintenance activity accurately and communicate key issues during shift handovers.
• Order and record spare parts correctly, liaising with suppliers or contractors when required.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, health & safety procedures, and food safety (GMP) standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Time‑served apprenticeship or relevant mechanical/electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast‑paced, automated production environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills (mechanical and/or electrical).
• Basic understanding of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, maintenance software).

Desirable

• Experience in the food processing or FMCG industry.
• Knowledge of PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation, and temperature control systems.
• Welding skills or FLT licence.

Key Competencies

• Accountability & Execution
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and shift allowance
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge manufacturing technology
• Supportive and safety‑driven team culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable and growing company

Apply Now

If you're a skilled Maintenance / Shift Engineer looking to progress your career in a modern food manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or email direct to / or call (phone number removed).