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Posted 01 August, 2026

Shift Engineer - Multi Skilled

Orion
Aylesbury, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled)

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Location: Aylesbury

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Salary: Up to £48k per annum (DOE) Plus Benefits - Potential to earn £50k plus

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Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)

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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.

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Key Responsibilities for this Shift Engineer role:

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  • Maximise uptime of all production machinery and equipment
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  • Diagnose and repair faults efficiently during breakdowns
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  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
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  • Ensure all maintenance documentation and logs are completed accurately
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  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the plant
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  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, hygiene, and food safety standards
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  • Collaborate with production teams to minimise disruption and improve efficiency
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  • Undertake additional duties as reasonably required
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Skills & Experience Required for this Shift Engineer role:

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  • Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (Plastics, Packaging, FMCG, Food, Beverage, Pharma)
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  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Electrical qualification essential)
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  • Strong multi-skilled engineering background (Electrical & Mechanical)
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  • Experience working on automated production machinery
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  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced shift environment
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Benefits for this Shift Engineer role:

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  • Generous pension contributions
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  • Life Assurance
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  • Employee Christmas vouchers
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  • PerkBox (High Street discounts)
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  • Long service awards
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Click Apply, or contact Jamie Garcia - Courtice for more info:

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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.

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Ref: INDMID

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