Shift Engineer

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Shift Engineer position based in Poole, working within a large-scale, high-volume manufacturing environment spanning 19 acres and housing over 5,500 assets on site.

Shifts are a critical part of this role and are as follows: rotating shifts (days and nights), including weekends, with clear handovers required between each shift to ensure operational continuity. Flexibility to work shift patterns and overtime is essential for the successful Shift Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Shift Engineer to join a well-established engineering function where reliability, safety, and continuous improvement are at the core of operations. The successful Shift Engineer will play a key role in maintaining production output, minimising downtime, and driving engineering standards across a complex site.

As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of manufacturing equipment and plant, working closely with production to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.


Key responsibilities of the Shift Engineer include:

• Carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment and plant
• Fault finding and repair to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance
• Ensuring all engineering activities are carried out safely, following permit systems, risk assessments, and isolation procedures
• Communicating effectively at shift handovers to ensure continuity of issues and actions
• Managing spare parts usage and maintaining accurate stock levels
• Supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
• Liaising with production and other departments to ensure equipment availability for planned maintenance
• Providing technical support, coaching, and mentoring to operators and junior engineers
• Maintaining high GMP and housekeeping standards within engineering areas

To be successful in this Shift Engineer role, you will have:

• A recognised mechanical (NVQ Level 2) and/or electrical qualification (City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent)
• Strong hands-on engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Broad knowledge of modern maintenance techniques
• Experience working with a wide range of production equipment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a shift-based team
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement

In return, the Shift Engineer will benefit from:

• Bonus Scheme (up to 5%)
• Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities within a global group employing over 128,000 people
• Discounts on over 900 retailers via a dedicated platform
• Generous family leave policy
• Leadership development programmes
• Group Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking
• The opportunity to work on a large, complex site with over 5,500 assets across 19 acres
• A structured shift pattern with clear processes and handovers
• A strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• A collaborative engineering and production environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced Shift Engineer looking for your next challenge in a dynamic manufacturing environment, I would be keen to speak with you.
Ian Broadhurst
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