Shift Maintenance Engineer (CH002AD) Chipping Norton, England

Shift Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Shift: Rotating weekly – 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a successful and well-established manufacturing business based in Chipping Norton.

This is a hands-on role where you will play an important part in maintaining and improving production equipment, helping to ensure manufacturing operations run safely, efficiently and reliably.

You will use your fault-finding expertise to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues, minimise downtime and carry out planned preventative maintenance. You will also work closely with Production and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for improvement and increase equipment efficiency.

The Role

  • Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across the site.

  • Work closely with Production teams to minimise machinery downtime.

  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to a high standard and within required timescales.

  • Troubleshoot machine stoppages and carry out appropriate repairs.

  • Identify recurring faults and work with Engineering teams to implement corrective actions.

  • Maintain accurate repair and maintenance documentation.

  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant safety regulations and company procedures.

  • Monitor spare parts and ensure essential equipment and components are available when required.

  • Support continuous improvement and equipment efficiency initiatives.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

  • Previous experience maintaining high-speed manufacturing equipment.

  • Experience within medical, pharmaceutical, food or another highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

  • Strong hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

  • Good knowledge of current health and safety regulations and legislation.

  • The ability to combine theoretical engineering knowledge with practical hands-on application.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • A proactive approach with the ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced production environment.

What's on Offer?

  • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

  • Rotating AM/PM shifts.

  • 25 days' annual leave, plus the opportunity to earn additional loyalty days.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • Holiday purchase scheme – up to 10 additional days.

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies.

  • Enhanced sickness pay.

  • Group life insurance.

  • Private medical care.

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  • Electric vehicle scheme.

  • Wellbeing initiatives and support.

  • Free parking.

  • Free tea and coffee.

  • Opportunity to develop your career within an established manufacturing environment.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Call Scott or Adam on 01865 257455 for more information or to apply.