Shift Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing (4-on/4-off)

Selexa Group Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Selexa Group Ltd is seeking x3 Shift Maintenance Engineers to support a high-output food and manufacturing client. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and optimise equipment performance on a fast-paced production line.

The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off schedule with 06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00 shifts. A mechanical or electrical engineering qualification plus production maintenance experience are required; PLC knowledge is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 5 years ideally production maintenance experience within a Maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering equipment, especially process, production, packing and filling lines.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, automation and control circuits/systems.
• Ideally food manufacturing and production experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance activity, ensuring task completion and safety guidelines adhered to
• Support equipment such as mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps and shaft drives
• Support complex breakdowns and technical issues, providing advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decision-making
• Ensure planned Engineering activities are delivered appropriately and on time
• Liaise with production & engineering management to communicate shift performance, issues and improvement opportunities
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance activities and shift handovers
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring seamless integration and best practices are followed
• Drive compliance within industry standards and H&S pertinence

Skills

PLC knowledge

Automation systems

Education

C&G and/or similar Engineering Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Selexa Group Ltd is seeking x3 Shift Maintenance Engineers to support a high-output food and manufacturing client. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and optimise equipment performance on a fast-paced production line.

The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off schedule with 06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00 shifts. A mechanical or electrical engineering qualification plus production maintenance experience are required; PLC knowledge is beneficial.