Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established manufacturing business recognised for its strong reputation, stable working environment and continued investment in its people and equipment. The company operates modern production facilities and prides itself on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and product quality. With ongoing growth and a focus on continuous improvement, it offers a supportive environment where engineering plays a key role in site performance.Your new roleAs a Shift Engineer / Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias), you will work as part of the onsite engineering team to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime across a busy manufacturing operation. Working on a structured 8-week rotating shift pattern (average 42 hours per week), you will carry out planned maintenance, respond to equipment breakdowns and support ongoing improvements across the site.Key responsibilities include:Delivering both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairsFault-finding on production machinery, electrical systems and automation equipmentWorking on motors, drives, conveyors, control panels and mechanical componentsSupporting engineering improvements, efficiency projects and reliability initiativesEnsuring all work is completed safely and in line with site standardsMaintaining accurate engineering records and contributing to shift handoversWorking collaboratively with production teams to enhance machine uptimeShift pattern (12-hour shifts):8-week rota including days, nights and weekendsAverage: 42 hours per weekWhat you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will need:A recognised engineering qualification or completed apprenticeshipStrong electrical bias with additional mechanical capabilityExperience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environmentConfident diagnostic and fault-finding ability on electrical systemsFamiliarity with PLC-controlled machinery, drives and automation equipmentA proactive approach and the ability to work independently on shiftStrong communication skills and a commitment to health & safetyWhat you'll get in returnThis role offers a competitive salary package, structured shift pattern and a range of employee benefits, including:£55,000+ salarySalary Sacrifice Pension Scheme:Employee contribution: 5% minimumEmployer contribution: 5%33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus additional Service Days at 4, 8 & 12 yearsLife insuranceOnsite canteen facilitiesFree onsite parkingCycle to Work schemeElectric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemeA stable working environment with ongoing investment in engineering and site developmentWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ