SHIFT ENGINEER
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Featherstone, Pontefract |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Concept Recruitment Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IPSENG2026 |
Summary
Shift Engineers
£40k+ per annum, plus benefits
6am-2pm/2pm-10pm weekly rotating shifts, Monday to Friday
Featherstone, Wakefield
Concept Recruitment are delighted to be working with our Featherstone based food production client to recruit a Shift Engineer on a full time, permanent basis.
Supporting operations in reducing and eliminating downtime, this role involves proactive and reactive maintenance.
Role Responsibilities:
Conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance on production equipment
Identifying and resolving any potential issues before they cause any failures
Responding rapidly to machinery breakdowns, diagnosing the problems and performing repairs
Carrying out machine adjustments and size changes
Monitoring and calibrating equipment to ensure accuracy, quality and safe standards are met
Keeping accurate records of maintenance i.e. PPM schedules, shift reporting etc.
Adhering to health and safety guidelines and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Involved in project work from time to time
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Mechanical/Electrical NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent ONC)
BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
17th edition wiring regulations would be an advantage but not essential
Experience with maintaining packing equipment would be an advantage i.e. pneumatics, horizontal flow packers, vertical form fill baggers, caution erectors, multi-heads, gluing systems, metal detectors/check weighers, x-ray, and various bespoke hand packing/labelling lines
Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in the FMCG industry
Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery including baggers, multi-heads, conveyors, and packaging equipment
Proactive approach to maintenance
Strong communication skills and the ability to make on the spot decisions
These are full time permanent positions and if you have the relevant skills and experience click “Apply” now and a member of the team will be in touch.
Concept Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to these roles.
£40k+ per annum, plus benefits
6am-2pm/2pm-10pm weekly rotating shifts, Monday to Friday
Featherstone, Wakefield
Concept Recruitment are delighted to be working with our Featherstone based food production client to recruit a Shift Engineer on a full time, permanent basis.
Supporting operations in reducing and eliminating downtime, this role involves proactive and reactive maintenance.
Role Responsibilities:
Conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance on production equipment
Identifying and resolving any potential issues before they cause any failures
Responding rapidly to machinery breakdowns, diagnosing the problems and performing repairs
Carrying out machine adjustments and size changes
Monitoring and calibrating equipment to ensure accuracy, quality and safe standards are met
Keeping accurate records of maintenance i.e. PPM schedules, shift reporting etc.
Adhering to health and safety guidelines and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Involved in project work from time to time
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Mechanical/Electrical NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent ONC)
BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
17th edition wiring regulations would be an advantage but not essential
Experience with maintaining packing equipment would be an advantage i.e. pneumatics, horizontal flow packers, vertical form fill baggers, caution erectors, multi-heads, gluing systems, metal detectors/check weighers, x-ray, and various bespoke hand packing/labelling lines
Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in the FMCG industry
Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery including baggers, multi-heads, conveyors, and packaging equipment
Proactive approach to maintenance
Strong communication skills and the ability to make on the spot decisions
These are full time permanent positions and if you have the relevant skills and experience click “Apply” now and a member of the team will be in touch.
Concept Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to these roles.