Job Description
Continental Shift Engineer
Birmingham Area
4 On / 4 Off Continental Shift Pattern
Days & Nights Permanent
Salary - £50,000 - £60,000
We are currently recruiting for a Continental Shift Engineer on behalf of a well-established international manufacturer operating within a highly specialised and technically demanding production environment.
This business continues to invest heavily in its engineering capability,plant infrastructure and operational performance,creating an opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a team focused on reliability,continuous improvement and long-term plant performance.
This is a varied role offering exposure to preventative maintenance,fault finding,equipment upgrades and improvement projects within a complex manufacturing setting.
The Role
As part of the engineering team,you will provide multi-skilled support across plant and production equipment,ensuring machinery reliability,minimising downtime and supporting ongoing site improvements.
Responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities
Diagnosing faults and identifying root causes of equipment failures
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring issues
Contributing to equipment upgrades and installation projects
Supporting plant start-ups and shutdown activities
Managing maintenance documentation and CMMS activity
Supervising contractors and supporting external service providers where required
Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with site procedures and permit systems
Supporting spare parts management and maintenance planning activities
About You
We're keen to speak with engineers who can demonstrate:
Experience within manufacturing,process or industrial environments
Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience working with hydraulic systems and industrial machinery
Ability to read engineering drawings and fault-find systematically
Experience supporting planned maintenance and continuous improvement activities
Engineering apprenticeship and/or relevant engineering qualifications preferred
Experience using CMMS systems advantageous
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a continental 4 on / 4 off pattern:
2 x 12-hour day shifts
2 x 12-hour night shifts
Followed by 4 days off
The Opportunity
This role would suit an engineer who enjoys working in a technically varied environment and wants to be part of a team focused on improving reliability and engineering out repeat failures rather than purely reacting to breakdowns.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply today.