Location: Westhoughton – BL5
Salary: £42,500 + Benefits
Shift Pattern: Days | 39 hours per week
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production through effective maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement of site machinery and equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer looking for long-term stability, development, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position within a well-established business.
The Role
As a Shift Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring machinery and production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. Working closely with production teams, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and site equipment
Respond quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns to minimise downtime
Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults
Support continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency
Work closely with operations teams to identify and resolve recurring issues
Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and documented accurately
Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and improvement works when requiredAbout You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience working as a multi-skilled maintenance or shift engineer within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
Food industry experience
Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
The ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions under pressure
A proactive mindset with a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvementHighly Desirable Experience
Experience using any of the following systems would be highly advantageous:
Shire
Piranha
FrontlineWhat’s on Offer
£42,500 salary
39-hour day shift pattern
Temporary to permanent opportunity
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
Regular overtime available for a minimum of 10 weeks per year, paid at time and a half
Full onboarding, training, and ongoing engineering support
Opportunity to join a supportive team with long-term career prospectsThis is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, working with modern production equipment, and being part of a business that invests in its people and engineering function
Salary description
£42500.00 - £42500.00 per year