Electrical Shift Engineer

Position: Electrical Shift Engineer (Permanent)
Your new company
You'll be joining a leading manufacturer specialising in high‑performance packaging solutions for the medical equipment sector. The site operates advanced production and R&D machinery and maintains a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Your new role
As a Shift Electrical Engineer on a 4‑shift 'Dupont' rotation, you'll provide 24/7 support to production, service plant and development equipment. Responsibilities include electrical diagnostics, fault-finding, repairs, and scheduled maintenance. You'll ensure strict compliance with LOTO procedures, maintain accurate maintenance records and drawings, support energy‑saving initiatives, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

18th Edition (IET Wiring Regulations) - essential
Completed apprenticeship with an electrical bias - essential
Relevant electrical engineering qualification
Strong manufacturing experience
Excellent health & safety awareness
Ability to fault‑find, diagnose and repair to component level
Competent reading circuit diagrams and using diagnostic instrumentation
Good IT skills, including CMMS familiarity
Strong organisation, communication, and stakeholder engagement
Ability to work both independently and within a team

Experience with contractor management and permit‑to‑work systems (advantageous)
What you'll get in return

Private medical cover
Free on‑site parking
Subsidised canteen
Pension scheme
Employee reward and discount platform
Regular staff social events

What you need to do now
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