Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased)

Hunter Selection Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Essex seeks a multi-skilled Shift Engineer with mechanical bias. Responsibilities include performing preventive and reactive maintenance on various industrial equipment such as conveyors and PLC systems. Candidates should have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and must be comfortable in fast-paced environments. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus overtime, along with excellent benefits including a 16% private pension and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

16% Private Pension

Life Assurance

Staff Discounts

Yearly Salary Reviews

Mental Wellbeing Plans

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with mechanical bias.
• Experience in food, FMCG, or industrial manufacturing.
• Able to work safely in confined spaces and heights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM, reactive and predictive maintenance.
• Manage industrial processing and manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in call out rota for emergencies.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Mechanical problem solving

Fault-finding capabilities

Prioritisation skills

Flexible character

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 or higher)

Tools

Heavy industrial machinery

PLC systems

Welding equipment

Job description

Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased)

South Essex (RM18)

Commutable from - Grays, Romford, Tilbury, Pufleet, Basildon, Southend-On-Sea, Wickford

Monday-Friday Double Days (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

+ 1 in 6 Week Call Out Rota (24/7)

£50,000 + Overtime

Benefits

• 16% Private Pension, Life Assurance, Enhanced Financial Plans
• Staff Discounts Schemes, Yearly Salary Reviews, EAP, Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Banks, Physical & Mental Wellbeing Plans

Our client is a leading manufacturer, part of a multi-billion-pound global group, with a reputation for product quality which is second to none and industry leading standards. Due to growth within the engineering team, they are looking for a multi-skilled shift engineer, with a mechanical biased.

Role & Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM, reactive & predictive maintenance/breakdown analysis
• Dealing with industrial processing & manufacturing equipment
• Working on such machinery/systems as: conveyors, silos, blowers, presses, baggers, production equipment, mixers, elevators, PLCs, fillers, robotics, 415V AC
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding, analysis & repair
• Part of the 1 in 6 week call out rota (24/7)
• Work closely with the maintenance supervisor to prioritise PPMs, order spares / parts

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Must be a multi-skilled engineer - mechanically biased
• Have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship - NVQ Level 3 or higher
• Be a problem solver, approachable, with good prioritisation skills
• Able to react to breakdowns effectively, safely and efficiently
• Both electrical & mechanical fault‑finding capabilities
• Need to be comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and using breathing equipment
• Ideally have worked in food, FMCG, industrial fast‑paced manufacturing
• Flexible character - willing to partake in an on‑call‑rota, work extra hours if needed
• Experience of heavy industrial manufacturing equipment/systems
• Worked on compressors, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, chains, belts, blowers, rollers
• Mechanical fabrication, fitting, machining, welding skills would be beneficial

To apply please email your CV / resume to [e-mail] - Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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