Posted 23 July, 2026
Shift Engineer
Zest
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Shift EngineerSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 + overtime + benefits Shift Pattern: Rotating shift pattern Commutable from: Wisbech, King's Lynn, Peterborough, Spalding, MarchOur client is a well-established, large-scale food manufacturing business supplying major retailers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Shift Engineer to their engineering team.The RoleCarry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of high-speed production and processing equipmentRespond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiencyWork closely with production and engineering teams to support continuous improvementEnsure all work is completed safely and in line with food safety standardsMaintain accurate records of maintenance activityWhat We're Looking ForA recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent apprenticeship)Multi-skilled engineering background, electrical bias preferred but not essentialExperience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similarly fast-paced production environmentWillingness to work a rotating shift pattern, covering both days and nightsA proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skillsWhat's on OfferSalary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experienceOvertime opportunitiesAdditional company benefitsGenuine progression opportunities within a growing businessIf you're an experienced Shift Engineer looking for a new challenge with a leading food manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential conversation or contact Oli at 01780 483 999 /As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the websiteTPBN1_UKTJ
