Shift Engineer - 4 on 4 off | Production Maintenance Lead

Nestle; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Shift Engineer to join their team at the Princes Gate facility. The role involves maintaining machinery, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving safety and continuous improvement in production. Candidates should be NVQ Level 3 qualified or have an equivalent engineering qualification. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution

Potential, discretionary annual bonus

Generous holiday entitlement

Focus on professional development and growth

Qualifications

• Minimum educated to apprenticeship level NVQ 3 or hold a recognized engineering qualification in either mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Self‑motivated individual who consistently applies energy and enthusiasm to the job.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge to identify root causes of problems and develop plans to reduce or eliminate them.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to make effective decisions in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to plan resources and priorities effectively, while maintaining effective working relationships with all team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the basic condition of machines and repair breakdowns to ensure operational continuity.
• Identify and rectify faults that may affect equipment across different disciplines.
• Analyse production methods and engineering procedures to recommend enhancements.
• Support the implementation of maintenance programs aimed at safety and productivity.
• Ensure quality standards are upheld and necessary health, safety, and environmental documentation is completed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making ability

Resource planning and teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or recognized engineering qualification

Job description

A leading food and beverage company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Shift Engineer to join their team at the Princes Gate facility. The role involves maintaining machinery, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving safety and continuous improvement in production. Candidates should be NVQ Level 3 qualified or have an equivalent engineering qualification. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.