Shift Maintenance Engineer

Shift Maintenance Engineer

Location: Speke, Liverpool

Salary: £38,000 £43,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 14:00, Friday 06:00 to 11:00

Shift Flexibility: May rotate to 06 00 / 14 00 during peak periods or as business needs require

Reference: ASPLIV

Are you a hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background and experience in fast-paced manufacturing?

Do you thrive on keeping machines running smoothly, solving engineering problems, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement?

If so, we d love to hear from you.

Our client is looking for a dependable Shift Maintenance Engineer to support day-to-day maintenance and engineering needs across a high-speed production environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid mix of mechanical, fabrication, and general engineering experience, who enjoys both reactive work and proactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on manufacturing equipment
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to keep production running efficiently
• Support capital and improvement projects across the plant
• Work across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fabrication tasks
• Collaborate with production teams to improve machine performance and reliability
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company H&S standards
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance work and equipment status
• Participate in relevant training and stay current with equipment and technology

Requirements

Must-Haves

• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years post-apprenticeship experience
• Proven background in high-speed manufacturing (FMCG, automotive, or similar)
• Solid mechanical engineering skills, including:

- Turning and milling

- Pneumatics and hydraulics

- Welding and fabrication

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team
• Flexible, reliable, and solutions-focused

Desirable

• Experience with steel packaging machinery or materials
• Basic electrical maintenance or PLC fault-finding skills
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime and shift premiums available
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• PPE and tools provided
• Training and career development opportunities

To Contact Direct:

Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Consultant

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