Shift Electrical Engineer – New Mills

Location: New Mills, Derbyshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay rate: £21.88/hour

Hours:

* Week 1: Mon–Thurs 06:00–14:00, Fri 06:00–12:00

* Week 2: Mon–Thurs 14:00–22:00, Fri 12:00–18:00

* Weekend call-out rota (max. 1 in 4 weekends after probation)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Shift Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team at our New Mills site. You’ll be part of a skilled group maintaining and improving our production facilities, ensuring minimal downtime and high equipment performance. This is a hands-on, varied role involving planned maintenance, fault finding, and project work, with occasional weekend cover on a rota basis.

Key Responsibilities

* Respond to plant breakdowns quickly and effectively, minimising downtime

* Carry out planned and preventative maintenance tasks on time and in full

* Support production teams to meet operational targets and improve efficiency

* Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and complete necessary repairs

* Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency

* Record all maintenance activity on the CMMS (Shire) system

* Order and manage spare parts

* Support with machinery installation and decommissioning

* Provide weekend cover and attend call-outs as required

Skills & Attributes

* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

* Organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure

* Good communication skills, both written and verbal

* Ability to work independently or as part of a team

* Commitment to Health & Safety standards and safe working practices

* Competent using Microsoft Office and mobile devices

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

* Time-served engineering apprenticeship

* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering

* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

* GCSE (Grade C or above) in Maths and English

* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Desirable:

* HNC in Engineering

* FMCG or regulated industry experience

Pay & Benefits

* Hourly rate: £21.88 (including shift allowance)

* Average 38-hour working week

* Weekend cover paid at 12 hours per day (Saturday & Sunday)

* Company pension scheme

* Paid holidays & sick pay scheme (as per employee handbook)

If you’re a skilled Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you