Shift Maintenance Engineer (SHIFT)

Overview

Reference
SHIFT

Salary
£40,000 - £45,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Lancashire -- Skelmersdale

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
12 March 2026


Shift Maintenance Engineer
Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE, inclusive of shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts – 6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm

Overview:
We are currently recruiting a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site in Skelmersdale. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment to ensure efficient operations and minimal downtime.

This role would suit someone with experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, although candidates with a bias in either discipline will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on site machinery

  • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults

  • Support production teams to minimise downtime

  • Maintain accurate maintenance and service records

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures

Equipment on Site Includes:

  • Conveyors

  • Printers

  • Glue stations

  • Folders and feeders

  • Wrappers and labellers

  • Mailing machines

Most machinery operates in a fast-paced, high-accuracy production environment. Training will be provided where required.

Requirements:

  • Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance and fault finding

  • NVQ Level 3 (preferred)

  • Experience within a manufacturing or production environment beneficial

  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced setting

  • Driving licence preferred but not essential

  • Occasional travel to the Macclesfield site may be required

What’s on Offer:

  • £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE) including shift allowance

  • Rotating shift pattern (6–2 / 2–10)

  • Overtime available during busy periods

    • Time and a half Monday–Saturday

    • Double time on Sundays

  • Training on site equipment provided

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Contact information

Luke Moran