Shift Maintenance Engineer

WR Engineering; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 39,060 - 47,740; Full time

Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support production at a Leicestershire site. The role covers breakdown repair, planned maintenance, and driving improvements to automated moulding equipment and processes.

The successful candidate will work a 4 on, 4 off pattern with overtime available and a focus on safety and reliability. The position offers a base salary of £43,400 plus £3,712 shift allowance and a 5% uplift within about 12 months, with genuine progression in a

Qualifications

• Electrical bias with time-served background in manufacturing.
• Experience with moulding or automation is advantageous.
• Proactive mindset focused on reliability and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide breakdown and fault-finding support across moulding machinery and automation equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives (OEE).
• Work with production and engineering teams to maintain uptime.
• Assist with improvements to automated manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and per procedures.

Skills

Multiskilled engineer

Electrical bias

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Shift)

Location: Leicesterhsire

Salary: £43,400 + £3,712 shift allowance + 5% uplift (typically within 12 months)

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off

Overtime: Available (up to 208 hours per year after 6 months)

We are working with a well established manufacturer within the packaging sector, supplying high-quality plastic packaging solutions, who are looking to strengthen their engineering team with a skilled Maintenance Engineer. This is a hands on role supporting production through reactive and planned maintenance across a range of automated and moulding equipment.

The Role

• Provide breakdown and fault-finding support across moulding machinery and automation equipment
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives (OEE)
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain uptime
• Assist with improvements to automated manufacturing processes
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) minimum
• Time-served engineer with an electrical bias (multi-skilled preferred)
• Experience within manufacturing or production environments
• Injection moulding experience beneficial but not essential
• Proactive mindset with a focus on reliability and improvement

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing business offering structured progression, strong earning potential, and long-term development within a modern manufacturing environment.