Shift Engineer – Reading | Training, Progression & 4-on 4-off

Winsearch; Reading; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Job summary

Winsearch is recruiting a Shift Engineer in Reading for a hands-on role within a manufacturing environment. The position offers a starting salary of £53,300 to £55,350 and a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (days 07:00–19:00; nights 19:00–07:00), with strong training and long-term career development opportunities.

You will work as part of the site Engineering team, carry out planned and reactive maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in engineering, maintenance, production or manufacturing.
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical understanding.
• A genuinely hands-on approach.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, systems and processes.
• Commitment to working safely.
• Ability to work as part of a shift team.
• Reliable and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Working within the site Engineering team to maximise equipment availability.
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Assisting with breakdown response and fault diagnosis.
• Maintaining plant and production equipment.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Developing site-specific engineering competencies through ongoing training.
• Building technical knowledge with the support of experienced colleagues.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical understanding

Team player

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Winsearch is recruiting a Shift Engineer in Reading for a hands-on role within a manufacturing environment. The position offers a starting salary of £53,300 to £55,350 and a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (days 07:00–19:00; nights 19:00–07:00), with strong training and long-term career development opportunities.

You will work as part of the site Engineering team, carry out planned and reactive maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining the highest safety standards.