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.