Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

108436
Erith, Greater London, England
£52k - 53k per year
Permanent

Shift Engineer

Circa £52,000

Continental Shift Pattern (5am – 5pm, 5pm – 5am)

Erith

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Shift Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Erith. Operating within a high-volume, fast-paced environment, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production equipment runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving and working as part of a collaborative shift team.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities - Shift Engineer

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment
  • Quickly diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime
  • Support production teams to ensure machinery operates at optimal efficiency
  • Complete preventative maintenance tasks in line with site schedules
  • Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health & safety, food safety, and quality standards
  • Accurately record maintenance activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Assist with equipment improvements, breakdown root cause analysis, and minor project work
  • Work effectively on a continental shift pattern, handing over clearly between shifts

Qualifications & Experience - Shift Engineer

  • Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment (food, FMCG, or similar highly regulated sector preferred)
  • Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and/or electrical systems
  • A proactive, team-focused approach with good communication skills
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure and make sound engineering decisions

Benefits - Shift Engineer

  • Competitive salary circa £52,000
  • Continental shift pattern offering extended rest periods
  • Company pension scheme
  • Paid annual leave (22 days)
  • Overtime opportunities (x1.5)
  • Training and development opportunities

For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Shift Technician, Reliability Engineer or field service engineer

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job?seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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