Backshift Engineer

Engineer (Backshift)

Salary: £44,600 per annum
Location: Lanarkshire
Shift Pattern: Backshift (1:00pm - 9:30pm)

Our client is a well-established and growing food manufacturing business operating from a modern production facility in Lanarkshire. Due to continued investment and expansion, they are seeking an experienced Engineer to join their maintenance team on a permanent backshift basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced FMCG environment, supporting production through both planned preventative maintenance and reactive engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned maintenance activities in line with the site's maintenance schedules and systems.
• Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Complete and maintain all maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Monitor and manage spare parts inventory, ensuring parts are stored safely and correctly.
• Keep production and departmental supervisors informed of breakdowns and maintenance progress.
• Participate in ongoing training and development activities to enhance technical capabilities.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the site.

Experience Required:

• Electrical engineering experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience working with automation systems.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.

Advantageous:

• 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience with PLC control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings.