Shift Engineer - Plant Reliability & Maintenance

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with a client in Wrexham to hire a Shift Engineer. You will join the Engineering Team to safeguard the performance and availability of site assets, driving improvements and upholding safety across manufacturing equipment.

The role requires hands‑on maintenance, with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical and PLCs, plus strong communication and leadership to develop the team and raise plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent.
• Certified in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Basic Food Hygiene.
• Lean Manufacturing, IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications, FLT and MEWP certifications bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform both planned and unplanned maintenance to high safety standards.
• Maintain all site assets to ensure continuous availability.
• Provide support for assets and projects, validated by Engineering Management.
• Maintain and enhance Engineering standards across the site with expert support.
• Influence plant reliability through hands-on interventions during improvements and stoppages.

Skills

Maintenance

Equipment knowledge

Communication

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical

Electrical

PLC

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / HNC

Job description

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with a client in Wrexham to hire a Shift Engineer. You will join the Engineering Team to safeguard the performance and availability of site assets, driving improvements and upholding safety across manufacturing equipment.

The role requires hands‑on maintenance, with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical and PLCs, plus strong communication and leadership to develop the team and raise plant reliability.