Shift Operative

Location: Grimsby | Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days / Nights) | Hours: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and pride in their work?

This is your opportunity to make a real impact! We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Shift Engineer to join our operations team at our Grimsby site. You’ll be playing a crucial role in maintaining the performance of production equipment and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):

• Rapidly respond to breakdowns and carry out planned maintenance tasks.

• Investigate root causes of failures and develop effective action plans.

• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Deliver training and support to production teams for minor maintenance.

• Collaborate across departments (Production, Technical, NPD, etc.).

• Promote a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.

• Drive performance by minimising downtime and ensuring optimum plant availability.

• Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance and engineering tasks.

• Participate in maintenance projects, upgrades, and service improvements.

• Demonstrate efficient machine operation and support operator training.

What You’ll Need (Skills & Experience):

• Relevant Engineering qualifications – Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.

• FMCG industry experience is highly desirable.

• Confident with PLC fault finding and diagnostics.

• Familiar with HACCP and Health & Safety practices.

• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office proficiency essential.

• Great communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

• Self-motivated, hands-on, and solutions-focused.

• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and varying temperatures.

• Flexibility to travel to other sites or suppliers if required.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary / rate of pay

• A day off work to support our charity partners

• Pension

• Medical benefit

• And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers