Shift Maintenance Engineer

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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 recruiting a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site in Skelmersdale. This role is focused on on-site maintenance within a production environment, working on a range of machinery to ensure efficient operation and minimal downtime.
This position would suit an engineer with experience in a manufacturing or production line environment, ideally from a print background (although this is not essential). You will be working in the same workshop daily, carrying out maintenance, repairs, and modifications to machinery where required.
We are looking for someone who is confident working with existing equipment, troubleshooting issues, and improvising practical solutions when necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults Modify and improve machinery to maintain efficiency Support production teams to minimise downtime Maintain accurate maintenance and service records Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures Equipment on Site Includes:
Conveyors Printers Glue stations Folders and feeders Wrappers and labellers Mailing machines The site operates high-speed, high-accuracy production equipment within a fast-paced environment. Training will be provided where required.
Requirements:
Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance and fault finding Experience within a manufacturing or production environment (essential) NVQ Level 3 (preferred) Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting Confident problem solver with a practical, hands-on approach Experience with milling and lathe work (preferred) Driving licence preferred but not essential Occasional travel to the Macclesfield site may be required Additional Information:
Experience with PLCs or hydraulics is beneficial but not essential 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 provided on site equipment Stable role within a well-established production environment INDLIV
Location:
Skelmersdale
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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