Location: Grimsby | Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days / Nights) | Hours: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00
Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and pride in their work?
This is your opportunity to make a real impact! We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Shift Engineer to join our operations team at our Grimsby site. You’ll be playing a crucial role in maintaining the performance of production equipment and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes.
What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):
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Rapidly respond to breakdowns and carry out planned maintenance tasks.
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Investigate root causes of failures and develop effective action plans.
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Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
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Deliver training and support to production teams for minor maintenance.
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Collaborate across departments (Production, Technical, NPD, etc.).
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Promote a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
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Drive performance by minimising downtime and ensuring optimum plant availability.
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Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance and engineering tasks.
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Participate in maintenance projects, upgrades, and service improvements.
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Demonstrate efficient machine operation and support operator training.
What You’ll Need (Skills & Experience):
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Relevant Engineering qualifications – Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.
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FMCG industry experience is highly desirable.
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Confident with PLC fault finding and diagnostics.
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Familiar with HACCP and Health & Safety practices.
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Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office proficiency essential.
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Great communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
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Self-motivated, hands-on, and solutions-focused.
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Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and varying temperatures.
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Flexibility to travel to other sites or suppliers if required.
What can we offer you?
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Competitive salary / rate of pay
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A day off work to support our charity partners
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Pension
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Medical benefit
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And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
