Shift Technical Services Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical bias (Broxbourne)

Newsprinters Limited; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsprinters Limited is seeking a Shift Technical Services Engineer in Broxbourne. The ideal candidate will ensure the efficiency of production equipment through proactive and reactive maintenance while upholding health and safety standards.

This role requires mechanical or electrical qualifications and proficiency in technical systems. You will take part in continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with engineering teams to maximize performance and safety across the site.

Qualifications

• Skilled mechanical or electrical engineer.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Commitment to health & safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical production support and maintenance.
• Deliver preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Technical proficiency

Work under pressure

Education

Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualifications (City & Guilds LIII, HNC, HND)

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Shift Technical Services Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical bias (Broxbourne)

Location: Broxbourne

Department: Technical Services

Reports to: Engineering Team Leader

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive mechanical or electrical engineer to join our Shift Technical Services Team at Broxbourne. You will play a key role in ensuring our production equipment operates efficiently, with minimal downtime, through reactive and preventative maintenance.

This role requires a hands‑on, technically qualified, confident professional who can work independently or as part of a team on a rotating shift basis to maintain high standards of performance, health and safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical production support, corrective repair and maintenance across the full range of production equipment.
• Work cohesively with engineering and manufacturing teams, as well as external technical organisations.
• Exercise sound technical judgment under general supervision or independently, prioritising production uptime.
• Deliver predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance to maximise equipment efficiency.
• Ensure departmental quality standards are maintained and reviewed for continuous improvement.
• Maintain professional housekeeping of work areas and uphold health & safety standards.
• Assist in developing safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyse maintenance requirements, corrective actions, and quality audits, providing actionable feedback.
• Lead asset care initiatives, identifying opportunities for equipment improvement.
• Support trials and development of new products and working practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement programmes, problem‑solving, and quality control analysis.
• Collaborate with production staff, team managers, and fellow engineers to maximise equipment effectiveness.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of Health & Safety policies and standards.
• Engage in strategic projects, including capital investment proposals, to identify future operational opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally, promoting its reputation and values in all interactions.

What We’re Looking For

• Mechanical, Electrical or multi‑skilled engineering qualifications (City & Guilds LIII, HNC, HND, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with relevant technical systems and maintenance tools.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and technical skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within production constraints.
• Commitment to health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Who You’ll Work With

• Engineering Team Leader and Technical Services Team
• Production and Print Teams
• Operational staff and management across Broxbourne site

Inclusive Hiring: We aim to support each applicant in showing their best self. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate.