Shift Maintenance Engineer (50/50 Electrical and Mechanical bias)

A-SAFE UK; Elland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday plus the ability tobuy

On-site gym facilities

Enhanced Neo-Natal and Maternity leave

Paternity and shared parental leave

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Free on-site parking

Modern facilities

Shift pattern to avoid rush-hour

Work-life balance

Job summary

A-SAFE UK is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer to keep our manufacturing operations safe, reliable and productive. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and minimise downtime across the site.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations or equivalent, with electrical and mechanical capability. You will work with Maintenance, Operations and external contractors, contributing to continuous improvements and installations.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• Experience in maintenance within manufacturing environments
• Apprentice-trained engineering background or equivalent training
• Confident fault-finding, repairs and planned maintenance in production
• Strong commitment to safe maintenance practices and procedures

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment and facilities, safely and to a high standard
• Respond quickly to production breakdowns, diagnose faults and restore equipment
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and close work orders in the maintenance system
• Apply electrical and mechanical knowledge when fault-finding and maintaining plant
• Perform daily and weekly safety and compliance checks
• Support equipment improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Work at height within the automated warehouse under trained safety controls
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations and Production teams to resolve issues

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Electrical bias

Mechanical capability

Fault finding

Work at height

Safety procedures

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations

17th/18th Edition wiring regulations (ideal)

Apprentice-trained / equivalent training

Job description

Shift Pattern: Continental (4on/4off), 12-hour shifts, days & nights

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

Start date: Immediate

Are you an experienced manufacturing and maintenance professional eager to make an impact at a fast-growing, industry-leading company? Hold a level 3 diploma in electrical installations or equivalent and ideally qualified in 17th/18th electrical regulations?

Whether you are an experienced multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias or recently qualified as an apprentice or equivalent training then this role could be for you!

As a Shift Maintenance Engineer at A-SAFE, you’ll play a key role in keeping our manufacturing operation safe, reliable and productive. Working as part of the Maintenance team, you’ll deliver planned and reactive maintenance, respond to breakdowns and help reduce downtime across the site.

This is a practical, varied role for an engineer with both electrical and mechanical capability. You’ll work closely with Maintenance colleagues, Operations and Production teams, as well as external contractors, to optimise equipment performance and support smooth day-to-day plant operations.

Alongside fault-finding and repairs, you’ll complete planned preventive maintenance, record work accurately through our maintenance system and contribute ideas that improve equipment, processes and operational efficiency.

How you will make an impact:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment and facilities, completing work safely and to a high standard.
• Respond quickly to production breakdowns, diagnose faults and restore equipment safely to minimise downtime.
• Complete the planned preventive maintenance schedule and close work orders accurately on the computerised maintenance management system.
• Apply both electrical and mechanical knowledge when fault-finding, repairing and maintaining plant and equipment.
• Complete daily and weekly compliance checks and make sure maintenance activity meets health and safety requirements.
• Support equipment improvements and continuous improvement activity that enhances reliability, efficiency and plant performance.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Carry out maintenance activity at height within our automated warehouse, following the required safe systems of work. Full training will be provided for this element of the role.
• Work collaboratively with the Maintenance, Operations and Production teams to resolve issues and keep the plant running smoothly.
• Coordinate effectively with external contractors when specialist support is required.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate maintenance issues, completed work and outstanding actions clearly to colleagues and managers.
• Follow company policies, procedures and safe systems of work, with safety at the centre of every task.

What we are looking for:

• A multi-skilled maintenance engineer with both electrical and mechanical capability.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations, or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience in plastics manufacturing would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Apprentice-trained engineering experience, or equivalent practical training.
• Confidence carrying out fault-finding, repairs and planned maintenance in a working production environment.
• A sound understanding of safe maintenance practice and the discipline to follow procedures and safe systems of work.
• The willingness and confidence to work at height following appropriate training and safety controls.
• The flexibility to work a continental shift pattern of four days on and four days off, including days and nights.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Reliability, strong timekeeping and the ability to produce quality work with a right-first-time mindset.

You’ll also bring:

• A proactive, practical approach and the drive to investigate problems rather than wait for direction.
• The ability to stay composed, organised and effective when responding to breakdowns or working under pressure.
• A collaborative attitude and the confidence to work with colleagues across Maintenance, Production and Operations.
• Resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability when priorities or production requirements change.
• An interest in continuous improvement and identifying sensible ways to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Ideally, a 17th or 18th Edition qualification in the IET Wiring Regulations.

Why you’ll love working with us:

You’ll join a growing manufacturing business where Maintenance has a direct impact on safety, productivity and customer delivery. The role offers variety across planned maintenance, breakdown response, equipment improvement and new installations, giving you the opportunity to use and develop both your electrical and mechanical skills.

You’ll work in a supportive team environment and collaborate closely with the people who operate our equipment every day. Whether you bring established multi-skilled maintenance experience or have recently completed an apprenticeship or equivalent training, you’ll have the opportunity to build your knowledge in a fast-moving manufacturing setting.

Benefits

• 20 Days holiday plus the ability to buy more
• Guaranteed time off during summer holidays and Christmas
• Subsidised state-of-the‑art gym on-site
• Enhanced Neo-Natal and Maternity leave, together with Paternity and shared parental leave
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free and secure on-site parking
• State-of-the‑art facilities, including a kitchen, shower rooms and a breakout room, including a pool table.
• Shift pattern to avoid rush‑hour traffic
• Greater work‑life balance

Why A‑SAFE?

Since 1984, A‑SAFE has been a pioneer in industrial safety, inventing the world’s first industrial‑strength polymer safety barrier. Today, we continue to lead the industry with cutting‑edge solutions like our award‑winning IoT system, RackEye. With 17 international subsidiaries, we partner with global giants such as Amazon, Coca‑Cola, and BMW to enhance workplace safety. Learn more about our Customer Success Stories here.

At A‑SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business.

• We Are Pioneers
• We Are in it Together
• We Do the Right Thing

Our Commitment to Diversity

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. At A‑SAFE, we believe our differences fuel innovation and enrich our work environment.

Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety?