Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Circa £50,000

Continental Shift Pattern (7am - 7pm, 7pm - 7am)

Wrexham

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Shift Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Wrexham. 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.

• 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

• 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

• Competitive salary circa £50,000
• Continental shift pattern offering extended rest periods
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Overtime opportunities (x1.5)
• Training and development opportunities