Shift Maintenance Engineer

Echo Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ECHO Personnel in Corby is hiring a Shift Maintenance Engineer to ensure the efficient operation of production equipment, carrying out preventative maintenance and urgent repairs to minimise downtime across the site.

Based in a plastics recycling and packaging manufacturing environment, you will work on a Panama shift pattern and collaborate with the Engineering Manager, Shift Supervisors and other departments to maintain safety and lean production.

Qualifications

• Engineering/maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and health & safety.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and handle unplanned tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedule and documentation standards
• Respond quickly to plant and production breakdowns, prioritising urgent issues
• Repair equipment efficiently to minimise downtime and support production flow
• Maintain a clean and safe engineering workshop and uphold site safety practices
• Assist with the management of engineering job lists and shift handovers
• Communicate effectively with the Engineering Manager, Shift Supervisors, and other departments
• Support compliance by ensuring PPE, Safe Working Procedures, and housekeeping standards are followed
• Monitor spare parts and report critical requirements to management

Job description

Job description:ECHO Personnel

is hiring a

Shift Maintenance Engineer

for one of our clients based in Corby – a well-established leader in the plastic recycling and packaging manufacturing industry.

THIS IS A PERMANENT ROLEAs a Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of production equipment, carrying out preventative maintenance and urgent repairs to minimise downtime and support continuous operations across the site.

Shifts:PANAMA Shift – 6am to 6pm /6pm to 6am 3 on 2 off Full rota provided in advance

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedule and documentation standards
• Respond quickly to plant and production breakdowns, prioritising urgent issues
• Repair equipment efficiently to minimise downtime and support production flow
• Maintain a clean and safe engineering workshop and uphold site safety practices
• Assist with the management of engineering job lists and shift handovers
• Communicate effectively with the Engineering Manager, Shift Supervisors, and other departments
• Support compliance by ensuring PPE, Safe Working Procedures, and housekeeping standards are followed
• Monitor spare parts and report critical requirements to management

Requirements

• Engineering/maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Proactive approach to maintenance and health & safety
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and handle unplanned tasks as needed