Electrical Shift Manager in Manchester, Lancashire

Manchester

permanent, full-time

£44,000 - £46,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Manchester, Lancashire

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About Engineering

Engineering underpins almost every industry, from manufacturing and aerospace to renewable energy and transport. Careers include mechanical, civil, electrical, and software engineering roles. Employers range from global corporations to specialist consultancies and start-ups. The UK engineering sector offers excellent progression, competitive salaries, and opportunities to work on innovative projects. With the push towards green energy and digital transformation, demand for skilled engineers is only set to increase.

Electrical Shift Engineer

Location: Middleton, Greater Manchester
Salary: £44,000 - £46,000 + Overtime (OTE £50,000+)
Shift Pattern: Rotating 6-2, 2-10, 10-6

Job Role of the Electrical Shift Engineer

A rare opportunity has become available for an Electrical Shift Engineer to join a well-established manufacturer at their highly automated production facility. Following significant investment into the site, including the introduction of advanced automation and robotic technology, this is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working with modern manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced environment.

As an Electrical Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and planned preventative maintenance across a range of automated production machinery. You will play a key role in maximising equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Sector – Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Electrical Shift Engineer

Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and breakdown response.
Ability to work independently and confidently manage workloads on shift.

Requirements for the Electrical Shift Engineer

Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
NVQ Level 2 or above in an Engineering discipline.
Experience with PLC fault finding.
Knowledge of motors, drives, sensors, inverters, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and automated machinery.
Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Electrical Shift Engineer Will Benefit From

Working for a market-leading manufacturing business.
Competitive salary of £44,000 - £46,000 including shift allowance.
Excellent overtime rates (1.5x Saturday, 2x Sunday).
Pension scheme.
Life assurance.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Exposure to modern automation and robotic technology.
Long-term career stability within a growing business.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection.

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