Shift Engineer – Rotating Days/Nights, Maintenance & CI

Holt Engineering Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Buy holiday scheme

Discounted products

Health Cash Plan

Career opportunities globally

Retailer discounts

Generous family leave policy

Leadership development programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Holt Engineering Ltd is recruiting for a Shift Engineer in Poole to join a large-scale manufacturing operation. The role requires flexibility for rotating day/night shifts and weekends, with clear handovers to ensure continuity.

You will maintain production output, minimise downtime and drive engineering standards across a complex site. The successful candidate will have mechanical and/or electrical qualifications, hands-on maintenance experience, and a proactive approach to safety and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a shift-based team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and plant.
• Fault finding and repair to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Mechanical)

City & Guilds Level 3 (Electrical)

Job description

Holt Engineering Ltd is recruiting for a Shift Engineer in Poole to join a large-scale manufacturing operation. The role requires flexibility for rotating day/night shifts and weekends, with clear handovers to ensure continuity.

You will maintain production output, minimise downtime and drive engineering standards across a complex site. The successful candidate will have mechanical and/or electrical qualifications, hands-on maintenance experience, and a proactive approach to safety and