£50000.00 - £53000.00 per annum + Overtime and Exceptional Benefits
About the Role
Manpower UK is looking for a Shift Engineer to join a manufacturing site in Leeds. This permanent role follows a 12-hour rotating pattern of two days, two nights, and four days off, with shifts from 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00. The position offers a salary between £50,000.00 and £53,000.00 per annum, with overtime bringing potential earnings to £60,000-£70,000+. Engineers will handle reactive maintenance and fault-finding on automated production and packaging lines. Duties include diagnosing faults on motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels, plus performing planned preventative maintenance via CMMS systems like SAP PM. Supporting improvement projects and enhancing operational reliability are also key.
Shift Engineer - Leeds
£50,000-£53,000 + OT (earning potential £60k-£70k+)
Permanent | 12-hour rota: 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off
Day shift: 06:00-18:00 | Night shift: 18:00-06:00
We are seeking Shift Engineers to join a high-performing engineering team at one of the UK''s most advanced 24/7 manufacturing sites in Leeds. This is a fast-paced role for engineers who enjoy fault-finding, reactive maintenance, and working on complex electrical and automation systems.
What You''ll Do
- Respond rapidly to breakdowns across automated production and packaging lines
- Carry out planned and preventative maintenance using CMMS systems (SAP PM or similar)
- Diagnose and repair faults on motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels
- Support improvement projects and drive operational reliability
- Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering teams
- Maintain strict health, safety, and quality standards
Who We''re Looking For
- Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or above, ONC/HNC preferred)
- Electrical fault-finding and diagnostic experience in FMCG, food, or regulated manufacturing environments
- Skilled in reactive maintenance and structured problem-solving
- Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP PM or similar)
- A proactive, safety-first mindset and great teamwork skills
What''s in it for you:
- Base salary £50k-£53k plus paid overtime (£60k-£70k)
- 12-hour rota: 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off - excellent work-life balance on shift
- Exposure to complex automated systems, PLCs, motors, drives, and conveyors
- Structured internal training and development, with clear progression opportunities
- 24 days holiday + Matched pension contributions up to 6%
- Life assurance, flexible benefits, on-site canteen and staff shop
- Internal and external training, with specialist development programs
Why Apply£
This is a rare opportunity to work on technically advanced equipment in a high-volume, continuous operation. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge systems, a fast-paced engineering environment, and clear progression into senior or specialist positions.
Apply today to join this high-profile engineering team and take the next step in your career.
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