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Posted 23 July, 2026

Shift Engineer

Orion
Aylesbury, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled)Location: AylesburySalary: Up to £48k per annum (DOE) BenefitsShift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)As a Shift Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining production uptime across blow moulding machinery (Extrusion, Injection, and Stretch Blow Moulding) and associated plant equipment. You will work as part of a shift-based engineering team to ensure production continuity and high performance.Key Responsibilities for this Shift Engineer role:Maximise uptime of all production machinery and equipmentDiagnose and repair faults efficiently during breakdownsCarry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activitiesEnsure all maintenance documentation and logs are completed accuratelySupport continuous improvement initiatives within the plantEnsure compliance with health & safety, quality, hygiene, and food safety standardsCollaborate with production teams to minimise disruption and improve efficiencyUndertake additional duties as reasonably requiredSkills & Experience Required for this Shift Engineer role:Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (Plastics, Packaging, FMCG, Food, Beverage, Pharma)NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Electrical qualification essential)Strong multi-skilled engineering background (Electrical & Mechanical)Experience working on automated production machineryAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced shift environmentBenefits for this Shift Engineer role:Generous pension contributionsLife AssuranceEmployee Christmas vouchersPerkBox (High Street discounts)Long service awardsClick Apply, or contact Jamie Garcia - Courtice for more info:Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to everyone personally. If you haven't heard back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To view other vacancies, please visit our website.Ref: INDMANTPBN1_UKTJ