Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Recra is currently partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Shift Maintenance Engineer who will join their proficient team. The chosen candidate will be a highly skilled and self-motivated individual focused on continuous improvement, tasked with providing outstanding maintenance support to two factories on-site. This role involves a 4 on 4 off shift pattern that alternates between day and night shifts. Responsibilities of the role: * Ensuring that plant and equipment downtime is minimised and building upkeep is maximised through efficient response times, continuous improvements, data acquisition, and analysis. * Executing and completing internal maintenance projects and continuous improvement activities. * Addressing breakdowns effectively, managing both temporary and permanent repairs as well as modifications. * Performing routine planned maintenance and monitoring, along with rectifying all maintenance issues that arise during the shift. * Keeping engineering stock up to date and at the required stock levels. * Managing and enhancing standards of Health and Safety, hygiene, quality, and food safety. The ideal candidate: * Mechanical Bias with basic electrical skills * High capability in mechanical diagnostic/fault finding and applying remedial work in those contexts. * Demonstrable effective analytical&problem-solving skills in an FMCG or food environment. * Qualifications such as BTEC/City&Guilds or equivalent in Engineering * Demonstrable aptitude and ability in all technical aspects of the job. * Self-motivation, drive, and determination to deliver results on time and within budget. * A calm and professional demeanour, leading by example and capable of building relationships with key stakeholders. * Good team player skills, with the ability to manage responsibilities solo on shift when required. * A consistent approach in handling issues. Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts - Continentals - Days/Nights rotation For more information on this excellent opportunity, please contact