Shift Mechanical Engineer

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Shift Mechanical Engineer

North Lincolnshire | Manufacturing | £46,800 | Panama Shift Pattern

A global manufacturing business is seeking a 100% mechanically biased Shift Mechanical Engineer to join their production engineering team. This is a hands-on maintenance role supporting high-speed manufacturing and packaging operations in a fast-paced environment.

This role is ideal for a practical, technically strong mechanical engineer who enjoys fault finding, machine repair, and supporting production reliability.

The Role

Working on a Panama shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across automated production equipment.

You will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out mechanical maintenance across production and manufacturing equipment

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on automated, high-speed machinery

Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes

Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise production disruption

Carry out strip-down, rebuild and component replacement work

Support reliability and process improvement activities

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Work in line with site safety and quality standards

About You

We are looking for a strong, hands-on mechanical engineer with experience working in production or manufacturing environments.

Essential

Strong mechanical engineering background (fully mechanical bias)

Experience working in manufacturing, FMCG or high-volume production environments

Proven mechanical fault-finding skills

Experience with planned and reactive maintenance

Comfortable working shift patterns

Desirable

Experience with automated production machinery

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical drive systems

Continuous improvement or reliability exposure

Personal Attributes

Practical and technically confident

Strong problem solver

Able to work under production pressure

Team-focused with good communication skills

Why Apply?

Competitive salary package

Structured shift pattern offering predictable working hours

Opportunity to work in a modern, high-speed manufacturing environment

Strong focus on technical maintenance and reliability engineering

This is a great opportunity for a mechanically skilled maintenance engineer looking to develop their career in a high-performance production environment
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Location:
Scunthorpe
Salary:
£44,000 - £47,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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