Line Engineer

What’s in it for you?

Looking for a role where you're not just reacting to breakdowns but actively making things better — and getting paid properly for it?

This is your opportunity to join a well-run site that values its engineers, gives you time to do things right, and trusts you to make an impact. With a proper shift pattern and a strong hourly rate, this is a role designed to reward both your skill and your effort.

• £23.04 per hour

• Continental shift pattern – 4 on, 4 off (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am rotating)

• Time, support and tools to improve plant performance — not just firefight

• A well-structured site with strong health & safety and engineering standards

• Investment in training, systems, and CMMS (Shire)

• Additional benefits: pension, paid holidays, sick pay scheme, and more

What you’ll be doing

You’ll join a cross-functional engineering team supporting high-speed production lines in a 24/7 environment. It’s a hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance role where you’ll be trusted to diagnose, repair, and improve — and work closely with operations to drive efficiency.

This includes:

• Responding to breakdowns and completing planned preventative maintenance

• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects

• Monitoring line performance and identifying root causes of issues

• Working on electrical, mechanical, and process systems

• Maintaining records via CMMS (Shire) and supporting with compliance and safety

What we’re looking for

You’re a qualified engineer (electrical or mechanical) who’s worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You know how to fault-find, fix, and suggest improvements — and you take pride in working safely, accurately, and with minimal supervision.

Required:

• NVQ Level 3, ONC or BTEC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Previous experience in a multi-skilled engineering or maintenance role

• Practical understanding of safety systems and production processes

• Ability to use Microsoft Office and mobile reporting systems

• Strong communication, ownership and fault-finding skills

Desirable:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

• Experience with boilers, compressed air, or HVAC systems

• Familiarity with CMMS systems (Shire ideal but not essential)

Location & Hours

This is a full-time, permanent role based at a large-scale manufacturing site in Middlewich, Cheshire.
Shifts are 4 on, 4 off (rotating days and nights, 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am).

Want to know more?

If you’re interested — even if your CV isn’t quite ready — just get in touch. I’m the recruiter handling this role and happy to have a confidential chat to see if it’s a good fit for you.

Let me know and I’ll send you full details.

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