Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (Shift Electrical Engineer with Weekend Cover)

Location: SK22

Job Type: Full‑time, Shift‑based, Weekend Call‑Out Rota

Salary: Competitive (based on experience) + shift allowance + weekend call‑out payments

Working Hours: 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 (Monday–Friday) + weekend rota cover

About the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Shift Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our production facilities across two sites. Working on a rotating shift pattern and providing weekend cover on a call‑out rota, you will support the Operations team by minimising downtime, improving asset performance, and ensuring compliance with planned maintenance schedules.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer with strong troubleshooting skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Respond promptly to plant breakdowns and complete corrective actions, recording all work on the CMMS (Shire).
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance on time and in full.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment, always adhering to health & safety and GMP standards.
• Provide first‑line maintenance support to manufacturing teams and communicate effectively with Team Leaders and Managers.
• Participate in machine installation, decommissioning, panel building, and engineering project work.
• Monitor line performance and contribute to efficiency improvements.
• Order spare parts and work closely with Engineering Stores.
• Liaise with contractors and issue permits (if trained).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to CI teams.
• Train and coach colleagues as required and provide cover for the Engineering Team Leader when needed.
• Participate in both electrical and mechanical maintenance activities to the best of your capability.

• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office and mobile device use).
• Reliable, punctual, and highly motivated.
• Able to work at height, alone, or as part of a team under pressure.
• Logical, practical, detail‑focused, and safety‑minded.
• Open to learning and committed to continuous improvement.
• Willing to challenge the status‑quo to drive progress.

• Time‑served engineering apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / BTEC Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Proficiency with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Health & Safety mindset.

• Experience in an FMCG or highly regulated environment.
• HNC qualification.

• Rotating shifts:
  Monday–Thursday 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00;
  Friday 06:00–12:00 and 12:00–18:00.
• Average 38 hours per week plus weekend call‑out rota (approx. once every 4 weeks after probation).
• Weekend cover paid at 12 hours per day (Saturday & Sunday 24 hours total).
• Shift pay incorporated into hourly rate.
• Additional pay for weekend call‑outs.
• Full company benefits package, including pension, holiday entitlement, and sick pay (as per employee handbook).