Shift Maintenance Engineer
Warwickshire | £47k+ | 12hr shifts 7/7 4on/4off (days & nights)
Electrical Bias | Recycling & Manufacturing | Hands-on Role
A forward-thinking and award-winning manufacturing business is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team at a 24/7 Industrial manufacturing facility in the middle of Warwickshire. You’ll play a vital role in keeping production moving through reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and continuous improvement.
The role:
- Respond to and resolve machinery breakdowns safely and efficiently
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with the site schedule
- Diagnose and fix electrical and mechanical faults (roughly 60/40 split)
- Work on a range of equipment including extruders, shredders, washers, and wastewater systems
- Own your jobs from start to finish – including accurate reporting and handovers
- Support continuous improvement efforts across the plant
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and contribute to a strong safety culture
Candidate requirements:
- A recognised engineering qualification (electrical/mechanical)
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
- Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems
- Good understanding of PPM practices
- Ability to read technical drawings (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLCs)
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a solid team ethic
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable but not essential:
- Time-served apprenticeship
- 18th Edition (NICEIC)
- Experience with inverters, FLT licence, or plastic extrusion equipment
- Familiarity with high automation / 24/7 manufacturing
Candidate benefits:
- c. £47k salary
- Contributory company pension scheme
- 23 days’ holiday (rising to 25) + 8 public holidays
- Cash healthcare plan
- Recognition awards (Employee of the Month/Year)
- Career growth in a sustainable, purpose-driven company
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact, sustainability-focused manufacturer that’s helping to shape the future of plastics and industrial recycling in the UK.
Apply today to be part of a team that values innovation, reliability, and the people behind the machines.