Job Description

Our client is a leading UK-based malt producer supplying the brewing, distilling and food industries. With a long trading history, they combine traditional expertise with modern manufacturing and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer, youll support site reliability within a highly automated manufacturing environment. Working as part of a shift-based engineering team, youll deliver planned and reactive maintenance to ensure equipment performance, safety, and minimal downtime. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who thrives under pressure and enjoys solving real-world problems at pace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on automated production and processing equipment
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently
• Fault-find on PLC-controlled systems
• Complete electrical installation, testing, and repair work
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems including pneumatics and automation
• Test and commission machinery following repairs or modifications
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and small engineering projects
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime
• Adhere to health, safety, and housekeeping standards, including permit-to-work systems

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Strong multi-skilled engineering capability (electrical and mechanical)
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or automated production environments
• Proven PLC fault-finding experience
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to prioritise and work effectively in a fast-paced setting
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with highly automated plant equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Continuous improvement or project support experience

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Shift-based holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• On-site parking

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.