Multi Skilled Shift Engineer
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,797.58 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | LE1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 223901-1121 |
Summary
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Multi Skilled Shift Engineer to work for an established manufacturer based in Leicester
The main purpose of a Maintenance Multi Skilled Engineer is to ensure the safe and continuous production of the plant by swiftly responding to any equipment failures and to adhere to an effective preventive maintenance program.
About the Role:
• Working a 2-2-4 (2 day shifts, 2 night shifts, 4 days off) 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am
• This is a full time permanent vacancy
• An excellent time to join a fast growing company as they relocate to a larger manufacturing facility.
• Progression within the company
• Pay rise in April regardless of start date
• £44,797.58 starting salary
The Job:
• Ensure that the PPM schedule is adhered to and all relevant documentation is completed.
• Ensure all statutory inspections are completed on time and any remedial works are logged.
• Identify and implement improvements and be part of the continuous improvement culture.
• Complete repairs and breakdowns in a timely manner and perform RCA's (Root Cause Analysis) to ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed.
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping in a controlled 5S environment.
• Liaise with external professionals and specialists, as necessary.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety rules and be able to escalate any failures.
• Work closely with the Engineering Supervisor and the Production Shift Managers.
• Be part of an Engineering team dedicated to providing a world class service.
• Be confident to communicate effectively and have the initiative to take the lead when required.
• To respond to notifications of equipment failures on site in timely manner in liaison with the Shift Supervisor on shift or the Production Manager adhering to Health & Safety procedures.
• Additionally, working on the PPM schedule in liaison with the Engineering Supervisor.
Essential Skills & Experience:
• Qualified to a minimum NVQ level 3, HND, HNC, ONC, City & Guilds etc. or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Experience post qualification working in a fast-paced factory environment
• Planned Maintenance
• Reactive Maintenance
• Fault finding and diagnostics.
• PLC knowledge, HMI controls
• 17th/18th Edition
• Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulics
If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: https://www.thornbakerindustrial.co.uk/job-search
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