Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Electrical bias)

Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Multiskilled Shift Engineer. In this role, you will enhance equipment reliability and efficiency through innovative maintenance systems while troubleshooting electrical issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical expertise, contributing to continuous improvement efforts. The position includes a favorable shift pattern and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Discounts on food, retail, and gym

Wellness programme

Qualifications

• Proficiency in NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical Maintenance or equivalent.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with advanced PLC fault-finding necessary.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Support the development of maintenance systems and performance measures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement long-term solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Advanced PLC fault-finding

Education

NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical Maintenance

18th Edition Electrical Qualification

Job description

Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Electrical bias)

Northwood, Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom

Ready to demonstrate your expertise in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in a clean, state‑of‑the‑art FMCG Manufacturing environment? You will be fully utilised in this role, reducing downtime, improving repair times and enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

About The Role

Sustaining and improving equipment reliability and efficiency, you’ll help create innovative maintenance systems, supporting the development of performance measures and yearly maintenance plans.

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off:

• 2 days from 6 am to 6 pm
• 2 nights from 6 pm to 6 am
• 4 days off the shift

What You’ll Get Involved In

• PPM maintenance programmes
• Commissioning new projects
• Utilising planning tools and CMMS systems to organise weekly tasks and improvement projects
• Ensuring accurate reporting and documentation of all maintenance activities

You’ll have the opportunity to support cross‑skilling initiatives, expanding operators’ skillset (e.g. lubrication, changeovers, inspections and minor repairs).

As our Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play an integral role in troubleshooting equipment issues, conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing long‑term solutions to prevent recurrence.

From managing spare parts and purchasing systems to conducting criticality and obsolescence assessments, your attention to detail will help streamline operations and support continuous improvement (CI).

To further support CI, you will use improvement tools such as 5S, TPM, Asset Management and Kaizen, and prepare weekly/monthly performance reports.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on‑site parking
• Food, retail, holiday, cinema and gym discounts
• Wellness programme, including Employee Assistance Programme and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical Maintenance (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Electrical Qualification, or alternatively, completion of a multi‑discipline apprenticeship (desirable)
• Advanced PLC fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills