Shift Engineer

We are delighted to work with our prestigious client, based in Scunthorpe and supply a menu range to the UK’s Foodservice, Retail & B2B markets. Their product expertise covers a wide range of market leading brands, serving into all major retailers. 

People are at the core of their company values and are ranked among the UK Best Employers 2025.

JOB PURPOSE

To maintain and improve equipment across site and provide support to the operations team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the role will consist of both mechanical and electrical works, including maintenance and breakdowns on filling machines, pumps, spiral freezers, steam kettles, metal detectors and depositors. The Shift Engineer will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance as well as offering continuous improvement and recommendations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out maintenance tasks and breakdown resolution on various types of food processing equipment
• Conduct repairs and modifications to machinery
• Fault finding and maintenance on mechanical assemblies
• Fault finding and maintenance on electrical systems
• Fault finding and maintenance on pneumatic systems
• Carrying out PPM tasks and reporting findings
• Recording of all tasks on Shires CMMS
• Alerting Engineering Buyer if parts are required
• Responsible for own H&S and that of others around
• Building close working relationships with area leads
• Completing all necessary paperwork for safety and technical compliance
• Liaise with Engineering Manager and Maintenance Manager on foreseeable issues and any improvements

SHIFT PATTERN

4 on 4 off (4 day shift, 4 night shift rotating)

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well established growing business, if this role is of interest to you, please click the apply button now!

BENIFITS

• Additional leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount