Shift Engineer
CV-LibraryWrexhampermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
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Location: Wrexham
Salary: £51,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Continental shifts (12.25 hours, rotating days & nights – 05:45 to 18:00), 4 on / 4 off
Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business with multiple opportunities available for Multi-Skilled Shift Engineers across its Wrexham sites.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation with a strong focus on engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.
What’s on Offer
The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including:
Competitive salary of £51,000 per annum
Minimum 10% combined pension contribution
Death in service benefit (4x basic salary)
21 shifts annual leave
Private healthcare scheme
Employee referral bonus (£250)
Early access to earned pay via a financial wellbeing app
Access to employee discounts and benefits platform
Free on-site refreshments
Discounted staff shop
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Clear career progression pathways
Supportive and people-focused working environment
Key Responsibilities
As a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of production operations. Responsibilities include:
Maintaining a safe working environment for employees and visitors
Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to optimise equipment performance
Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption
Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment
Working collaboratively with production, technical, and engineering teams
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and managing expectations effectively
Ensuring audit readiness and compliance with relevant standards
Working closely with project engineering teams on site improvements and upgrades
Actively participating in ongoing training and development
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Proven experience in a similar engineering role within a manufacturing environment
Electrically or mechanically qualified (or time-served) with multi-skilled capability
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments
Familiarity with modern production machinery and automated systems
Our client is a long-established, family-led manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and technical expertise. With continued investment in state-of-the-art facilities and ongoing growth, they offer a stable and forward-thinking environment for engineering professionals
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £51,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Continental shifts (12.25 hours, rotating days & nights – 05:45 to 18:00), 4 on / 4 off
Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business with multiple opportunities available for Multi-Skilled Shift Engineers across its Wrexham sites.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation with a strong focus on engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.
What’s on Offer
The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including:
Competitive salary of £51,000 per annum
Minimum 10% combined pension contribution
Death in service benefit (4x basic salary)
21 shifts annual leave
Private healthcare scheme
Employee referral bonus (£250)
Early access to earned pay via a financial wellbeing app
Access to employee discounts and benefits platform
Free on-site refreshments
Discounted staff shop
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Clear career progression pathways
Supportive and people-focused working environment
Key Responsibilities
As a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of production operations. Responsibilities include:
Maintaining a safe working environment for employees and visitors
Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to optimise equipment performance
Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption
Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment
Working collaboratively with production, technical, and engineering teams
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and managing expectations effectively
Ensuring audit readiness and compliance with relevant standards
Working closely with project engineering teams on site improvements and upgrades
Actively participating in ongoing training and development
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Proven experience in a similar engineering role within a manufacturing environment
Electrically or mechanically qualified (or time-served) with multi-skilled capability
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments
Familiarity with modern production machinery and automated systems
Our client is a long-established, family-led manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and technical expertise. With continued investment in state-of-the-art facilities and ongoing growth, they offer a stable and forward-thinking environment for engineering professionals