Shift Engineer – Dunstable – up to £47,500 + Overtime & Bonus

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working on an exciting opportunity for a Shift Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business at their Dunstable site. This is a fantastic chance to join a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering great benefits, development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact in their engineering department.

Key Benefits:

• Salary up to £47,500 (dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)

• Weekend and overtime rates at 1.5x

• Annual performance bonus

• Workplace pension

• Employee referral scheme

• 12-day Panama shift pattern (2-3-2)

The Role:As Shift Engineer, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager and play a vital role in maintaining and improving the operational and safety performance of the site machinery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine plant checks across chillers, compressors, vacuum systems and other machinery

• Assessing machinery and reporting any defects, ensuring unsafe equipment is prohibited from use

• Troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns in collaboration with Shift Managers

• Recording issues and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement

• Conducting stock checks and requesting parts when required

• Supporting wider business success by carrying out ad-hoc engineering tasks as directed

The Person:We are looking for a proactive and skilled Engineer with the ability to problem-solve under pressure while working collaboratively across teams. The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience within an FMCG environment (food or pharmaceutical advantageous)

• Time-served apprenticeship (minimum Level 3) in mechanical or electrical engineering

• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Hands-on experience with workshop tools and equipment (e.g. mitre saw, pillar drill, hand tools)

• Strong attention to detail, logical problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to manage time and build effective relationships

About Elevation:Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.