Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £49,000
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Shift Pattern: 6am-2pm & 2pm -10pm (2 shift patterns)

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-focused Maintenance Engineer to support our high-performance manufacturing site.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting advanced machinery—especially injection moulding and automated assembly lines—to keep production running at peak efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to maximise machine uptime (OEE).
• Fault-find on PLCs, drive systems, and other electrical/mechanical components.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and OHSE standards; complete risk assessments.
• Support and drive quality, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and provide clear feedback on maintenance work.
• Use CMMS to log and track maintenance activity.

What You’ll Bring

• Time-served Industrial Electrician with ONC or equivalent qualification.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced industrial or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding machines (essential).
• Good understanding of PLCs, drives, and maintenance systems.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.