Shift Engineer

We have an opportunity for a Shift Engineer to join our Engineering Team in our Coatbridge site as part of the Finsbury Food Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

Planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across production equipment; Apply electrical and mechanical expertise to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime; Fault finding, repairs, and root cause analysis of breakdowns; Record work carried out via CMMS system (Mainsaver); Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and quality standards; Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with GMP; Manage engineering supplies; Identify and support improvements to machinery, production lines, and processes; Communicate effectively with Engineering Shift Manager, Production teams, and key stakeholders; Support production operators to develop basic asset care skills

Requirements

Qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong electrical capability; Essential qualifications: Time-served apprenticeship, with appropriate mechanical and electrical capability (Depending on ‘core’ discipline) SVQ3, or HND; Competent with single-phase and three-phase systems; Qualified to work to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations; Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment; Skilled in planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across mechanical and electrical systems; Competent with CMMS systems; Strong understanding of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and GMP; Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team understanding team goals; Excellent communicator with clear, concise reporting and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

Minimum 2 years experience (desirable); Experience in the food manufacturing industry; Mainsaver CMMS experience; Food production experience (preferred)

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave; Enhanced Pension Scheme; Death in Service Benefit; Free Employee Assistance Programme; Retail discounts via Benefits Hub platform; Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral); Employee Recognition Awards; Extensive Learning & Development opportunities; Opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation