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, Lincolnshire
Salary:
£44,000 - £47,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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