Shift Engineer

Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a time-served, multi-skilled Shift Engineer to join an established engineering team based in East Kilbride. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production equipment and site services operate efficiently, supporting both planned maintenance and reactive repairs. Key Responsibilities: Work 12-hour shifts on a customer-driven roster pattern. Carry out maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding on production machinery, including printing and packaging equipment. Provide maintenance support for site services. Supervise and coordinate contractors to ensure safe and compliant work practices. Participate in preventative and predictive maintenance routines. Contribute to improvement projects to increase equipment reliability and efficiency. Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety standards at all times. Qualifications & Experience Required: Completed a recognised apprenticeship in either electrical or mechanical engineering. Multi-skilled with practical experience across electrical and mechanical disciplines. Flexible and responsive approach to equipment maintenance and breakdowns. Previous experience working with PLC and microprocessor-controlled equipment. Ability to interpret and work from electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics. Familiarity with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS). PC literate with good general IT skills. Personal Attributes: Self-motivated with strong initiative. Innovative problem-solver. Collaborative team player. Tenacious and determined. Detail-oriented and thorough. High standards and strong focus on quality. Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset. Adaptable and able to work effectively within a diverse team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to develop their skills within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Location: East Kilbride, GB

Posted Date: 6/30/2025