Shift Engineer & Shift Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Nantwich is seeking Shift Engineers to conduct maintenance and support on-site projects. Offering a salary of £52-57k with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, this role requires an engineering qualification and previous maintenance experience. The ideal candidate will have skills in electrical and mechanical fault-finding. Benefits include a pension scheme and employee support services.

Benefits

Stakeholder pension scheme

Personal accident insurance

Free independent mortgage advice

Employee assistance programme

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Completed a formal mechanical or electrical engineering apprenticeship.
• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and predictive maintenance of processing and packaging assets.
• Respond to breakdowns and identify faults.
• Lead or support operational teams with machinery changeovers.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Instrumentation skills

Automation skills

Pneumatics skills

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised Engineering qualification

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Shift Engineer & Shift Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, Nantwich

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Posted: 06.08.2025

Expiry Date: 20.09.2025

Job Description:

Shift Maintenance Engineer

Shift Maintenance Engineer Lead
Nantwich & Crewe
£52 - 57k
4 on 4 off, rotating 06:00 - 18:00/18:00 - 06:00

Due to significant year-on-year growth, my client, a highly successful brand in the Food/FMCG industry, is seeking multiple shift engineering professionals to assist with on-site projects, continuous improvement, and plant maintenance.

Ensuring minimal downtime and assisting with all planned maintenance tasks, the successful candidate will have completed a formal mechanical or electrical engineering apprenticeship and have previous experience within FMCG/manufacturing industries. You will provide engineering support to production to ensure the efficient performance of all equipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct planned and predictive maintenance of processing and packaging assets
• Respond to breakdowns
• Identify faults (electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, automation, and pneumatics) and take appropriate action
• Lead or support operational teams with machinery changeovers and setups
• Manufacture and repair component parts for machinery
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to optimise assets or processes

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Skills & Experience:

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent
• Recognised Engineering qualification
• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Competent electrical fault-finding & analysis skills
• Methodical approach & strong attention to detail

Benefits:

• A stakeholder pension scheme
• Personal accident insurance
• Free independent mortgage advice
• Employee assistance programme
• A range of voluntary benefits
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Additional life assurance
• Dental & hospital cash plans
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools
• Affordable loans via salary deduction
• Pride in service and loyalty awards
• Wellbeing support services including emotional, physical, and financial assistance by our team of wellbeing champions