Full job descriptionShift EngineerLocation: Thatcham, Berkshire
Salary: £48,375 per annum
Shift: 11:00pm – 7:00am | 40 hours per week
Shift Engineer – ThatchamAre you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a skilled Shift Engineer to join an established and successful manufacturing business in Thatcham. Working as part of the engineering team, you’ll play a key role in keeping a high-volume production site running safely, efficiently and reliably.
You’ll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and engineering improvements across a wide range of modern production and packaging equipment.
This is a hands-on role where your mechanical and electrical expertise will directly contribute to reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability and keeping production moving.
The RoleAs a Shift Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
*Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site machinery and equipment.

*Responding to breakdowns and carrying out effective fault finding and repairs.

*Diagnosing both mechanical and electrical faults.

*Supporting the reliability and continuous improvement of production equipment.

*Working across multiple production lines, B2B vessels and cooking vessels.

*Ensuring maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

*Supporting engineering projects and equipment improvements.

*Maintaining accurate engineering records and documentation.

*Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise output.

Sector: ManufacturingWhat We’re Looking ForEssential:
*Experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer / Shift Engineer.

*A recognised engineering qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Desirable:
*Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

*Experience working with automated production lines.

*Knowledge of continuous improvement and engineering improvement projects.

*Experience using CMMS systems and completing engineering documentation.

The CompanyYou’ll be joining an established manufacturing business with a strong reputation within its industry.
The company operates multiple UK sites and supplies a diverse range of products to major retailers, restaurants and commercial customers.
The Thatcham site is a high-volume manufacturing facility, operating modern production and packaging equipment, with continued investment in engineering, reliability and site development.
What’s on Offer?*£48,375 salary including 7.5% shift allowance

*Company pension scheme.

*Life insurance.

*Health and wellbeing programme.

*Gym membership.

*Cycle to work scheme.

*On-site parking.

*Canteen facilities.

*Company events.

*Discounted/free food.

*Store discounts.

*Sick pay.

*23.5 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days provided when working bank holidays.

*Opportunity to work on engineering projects and further develop your technical skills.

Interested?If you’re a Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical experience and you’re looking for your next opportunity as a Shift Engineer, we’d love to hear from you.
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For further details, contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection.
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