Shift Engineer (Temp to Perm)
Location: Westhoughton – BL5
Salary: £42,500 + Benefits
Shift Pattern: Days | 39 hours per week
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production through effective maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement of site machinery and equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer looking for long-term stability, development, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position within a well-established business.
The Role
As a Shift Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring machinery and production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Working closely with production teams, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and site equipment
• Respond quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults
• Support continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency
• Work closely with operations teams to identify and resolve recurring issues
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and documented accurately
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and improvement works when required

• Proven experience working as a multi-skilled maintenance or shift engineer within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
• The ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions under pressure
• A proactive mindset with a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement

• Shire
• Piranha
• Frontline

• £42,500 salary
• 39-hour day shift pattern
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Regular overtime available for a minimum of 10 weeks per year, paid at time and a half
• Full onboarding, training, and ongoing engineering support
• Opportunity to join a supportive team with long-term career prospects