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Shift Engineer

Job in Slough, Berkshire, SL1, England, UK
Listing for: Hunter Selection
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 52000 GBP Yearly GBP 52000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Shift Engineer (Electrical Biased)

Slough

£52,000

12‑hour shifts – 4 on, 4 off, days & nights

Our client is an industrial processing business, part of a larger group, with multiple sites in the UK. Due to an increase in headcount within their engineering team, they are looking for an experienced electrically‑biased shift engineer.

Role & Responsibilities of a Shift Engineer

To carry out planned preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, installation, improvement and modification or upgrade of plant, fully automated production & packaging machinery and site services.

  • Steam & boiler system maintenance
  • Follow PPM schedules efficiently & effectively
  • Electrical fault finding & modifications of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and control panels
  • Mechanical repair and fault finding
  • Working on hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, contractors, inverters, sensors, drives and valves
  • PLC electrical fault finding
Knowledge, Skills & Experience needed to be a Shift Engineer
  • Multi‑skilled engineer – but must be electrically biased
  • NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering – time‑served apprenticeship
  • Excellent problem‑solving & fault diagnosis skills
  • Knowledge of production environment, continuous improvements & development
  • Strong electrical & mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills
  • Experience in a fast‑paced FMCG manufacturing/production environment
  • Experience working on boilers & steam systems is advantageous
  • Experience with PLC systems, control panels, HMIs & SCADA systems
  • Bonus if you have 17th / 18th Edition qualification

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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