Shift Maintenance Engineer

MorePeople; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Full-time

Training

Development

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer in Whitby, North Yorkshire for a multiskilled role within a family‑owned food manufacturer. You will maintain a wide range of production and site equipment, with a strong emphasis on electrical fault‑finding and practical mechanical maintenance.

The role operates on rotating 8‑hour shifts with regular overtime, weekends approx 1 in 5, and the opportunity to take ownership from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and fault-finding industrial production equipment.
• Good electrical fault-finding ability up to 415V.
• Strong mechanical maintenance across pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings and gearboxes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Respond to and resolve equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding across production lines.
• Work with electrical systems up to 415V and three-phase systems.
• Install and upgrade equipment and support projects.
• Prioritise workload between maintenance, breakdowns and projects.

Skills

Multiskilled engineer

Electrical fault-finding

Three-phase fault-finding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Drive systems

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Shift Maintenance Engineer Whitby, North Yorkshire | £49,474 + Overtime

£49,474 Basic Salary | 1.5x Saturday / 2x Sunday Overtime | Multiskilled Maintenance

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join an established, family-owned food manufacturing business in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

The business is looking for a genuinely multiskilled engineer to maintain a wide range of production and site equipment. Electrical fault-finding is important, but the company is also open to strong mechanically biased engineers with good electrical knowledge who are keen to develop further.

With a £49,474 basic salary, regular overtime opportunities and a supportive engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for a long-term role with a successful manufacturing business.

What's on Offer?

• £49,474 basic salary
• Saturday overtime
• Sunday overtime paid at 2x
• Weekend working approximately 1 weekend in 5
• Additional overtime generally available
• Full-time, permanent position
• Supportive engineering team
• Opportunity to take responsibility from day one
• Ongoing training and development
• Family-owned and established business

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a rotating 8-hour shift pattern:

• 06:00-14:00, Monday to Friday
• 14:00-22:00, Sunday to Thursday
• 22:00-06:00, Sunday to Thursday

Weekend overtime is approximately 1 weekend in 5, with additional overtime available.

The Role

This is a hands-on engineering position where you'll be responsible for maintaining a wide range of production and site equipment.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance
• Responding to and resolving equipment breakdowns
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding
• Working with electrical systems up to 415V
• Fault-finding on three-phase electrical systems
• Mechanical maintenance across pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes and drive systems
• Carrying out installations and improvement work
• Supporting project and engineering improvement activities
• Prioritising a varied workload across planned maintenance, breakdowns and project work
• Working independently and as part of a small engineering team
• Helping to maintain safe, reliable and efficient production equipment

What We're Looking For

We're interested in engineers from a range of backgrounds, provided you have a solid multiskilled maintenance foundation and some electrical capability.

You should have:

• Experience maintaining and fault-finding industrial production equipment
• Good electrical fault-finding ability
• Experience working with electrical systems up to 415V
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience
• Experience with equipment such as pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes and drive systems
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organisational ability
• A flexible and practical approach to engineering

Food manufacturing or FMCG experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Qualifications

Ideally, you'll be apprentice-trained or hold a relevant engineering qualification.

The following would also be advantageous:

• 18th Edition
• City & Guilds 2391 / inspection and testing
• Evidence of continued professional and technical development

Training can be provided where appropriate.

About the Business

You’ll be joining a privately owned, family-run business with almost 40 years of experience, employing more than 350 people across its Whitby and Kilkeel sites.

Based in Whitby, the business produces around 8,000 tonnes of seafood each year and is recognised as a market leader for quality. It is the UK's largest buyer and processor of scampi, with its flagship Whitby Scampi brand enjoyed in pubs, restaurants and homes across the country.

The company has also achieved a number of Great Taste awards and continues to invest in its people, products and operations.

This is a hands-on role within a friendly engineering team where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while continuing to develop your technical skills.

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