Maintenance Engineer - 4 Day Shift Pattern

The role

We are looking for an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join an established paper converting manufacturing business in Moreton-in-Marsh.

This is a hands-on shift-based role, providing electrical maintenance support across a busy production environment. You will respond to breakdowns, complete planned preventative maintenance and help improve the reliability and performance of production equipment.

The role operates across rotating day and night shifts from Monday to Thursday:

• Monday to Wednesday: 6.00 to 6.00
• Thursday: 6.00 to 3.00

Key responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned electrical maintenance on paper converting machinery, including coaters, slitters, rewinders, printers, wrappers and ancillary equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Fault-find PLC-controlled systems, drives, motors, sensors, inverters, servos, HMIs, safety circuits and industrial networks.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with the site maintenance schedule.
• Support equipment improvements, modifications, upgrades and new installations.
• Provide basic mechanical assistance with components such as belts, bearings, chains and rollers.
• Accurately record completed work using the site CMMS.
• Work closely with production operators and communicate effectively during shift handovers.
• Carry out all work safely, including appropriate isolation and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

About you

You will be a practical, safety-focused engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment.

Essential requirements

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical fault-finding experience within manufacturing or converting.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and industrial control systems.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to production breakdowns.
• Willingness to work a rotating day and night shift pattern.
• A proactive, reliable and structured approach to maintenance.

Desirable experience

• Previous experience in paper converting, packaging or continuous manufacturing.
• PLC fault-finding experience with Siemens, Nidac or similar systems.
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience of condition monitoring or continuous improvement activities.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• IOSH Working Safely or a similar health and safety qualification.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with shift allowance.
• Four-day, Monday-to-Thursday working pattern.
• Pension scheme and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A stable, permanent position within an established paper converting business.

Apply

If you are an experienced electrically biased engineer looking for a stable shift role in a well-established manufacturing environment, please apply through Indeed with your current CV.

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person