Shift Engineer

Position Overview

We’re hiring a Mechanical Shift Engineer to join our engineering team at our modern brewery site in Blandford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer / shift engineer looking for a stable, long-term role with no night shifts, strong benefits, and genuine career development.

• £42,000 per year
• Annual profit share bonus
• Monday–Friday shifts (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00) – No nights
• Permanent, secure position
• Company discounts + drink allowance
• Free on‑site gym
• Full induction and training programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Work for a Sunday Times Best Places to Work employer
• Pension scheme + health benefits

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems (steam, compressed air, hydraulics, cooling, water systems)
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards (PSSR, LOLER)
• Complete calibration schedules and regulatory checks
• Support continuous improvement and reduce downtime
• Diagnose faults quickly to maintain production
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS / IT systems
• Promote health & safety best practice on site

• Minimum 3 years engineering experience (FMCG, food, beverage, or manufacturing)
• Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, apprenticeship, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of steam systems, hydraulics, compressed air, cooling systems, water systems
• Knowledge of engineering compliance (PSSR, LOLER)
• Hands‑on skills: welding, fabrication, bench fitting
• Ability to prioritise maintenance tasks and manage workload
• Good IT skills (MS Office / maintenance systems)
• Team player with a proactive approach

Hall & Woodhouse is a leading independent brewery, family‑owned for seven generations. We operate a portfolio of high‑quality pubs across the South of England and a state‑of‑the‑art brewing facility in Blandford.

If you are a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or Shift Engineer looking for a no nights role with career growth, apply today.