Shift Engineer – Newport Pagnell

First Circle Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Newport is seeking an experienced engineer for a hands-on role. The successful candidate will support equipment efficiency, conduct planned maintenance, and respond swiftly to machinery issues within a shift-based team. Key requirements include fault-finding skills in electrics and electronics, along with a practical understanding of hydraulics and pneumonics. This position features a 4 on/4 off shift pattern and offers up to £22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer.
• Practical understanding of PLC equipment preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Shift Manager with equipment efficiency.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Monitor machinery performance and avoid downtime.

Skills

Fault-finding with electrics and electronics

Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics

Hands-on results oriented approach

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

A hands‑on role to ensure the plant, machinery and equipment meets agreed standards of performance and improve the manufacturing operation within a shift‑based team.

• Up to £22 per hour.

Main Duties:

• To work closely with the Shift Manager to assist with efficiency of equipment and quality of the manufactured bottle to meet agreed performance standards, and quality of product to be manufactured within specification.
• To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance to agreed schedule, to agreed and accepted Company standards, and to comply with agreed safe working practices at all times.
• To monitor the performance of the machinery and equipment, and to be pro‑active in avoiding downtime by initiating and necessary improvement measures prior to failure.
• Ensure the fast resolution of any problems, and to ensure safety, optimize machine efficiency and minimize waste levels to achieve business targets.
• To suggest new projects or working practices to ensure continual improvement in health and safety, quality, performance and the general functioning of the site.
• To work closely with your colleagues to ensure the communication of all safety issues, quality and machinery problems that might affect safety issues, quality and machinery problems that might affect safety or performance standards.
• Support the Engineering Team with repairs for any breakdown within the plant or site as requested.
• To assist with production, improvements, projects and reconfigurations as required.
• To carry out any reasonable request from your Shift Manager.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Time served engineer.
• Ability to fault‑find with electrics and electronics.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Practical understanding of PLC equipment preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrates a hands‑on results orientated approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Hours of Work:

• 4 on / 4 off continental shift pattern, 2 days (06:00 to 18:00) / 2 nights (18:00 to 06:00).

APPLY FOR THE ROLE

If you feel that you possess the requirements above along with the drive and ambition, then we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and salary requirements to [e-mail]