Production Specialist

Job description

Production Maintenance Shift Engineer

Hatfield (On-site)

£46,000 + £3,600 on-call allowance

We’re looking for an experienced Production Maintenance Shift Engineer to join our established maintenance team at our Hatfield Head Office. This is a key role within the MHE (Material Handling Equipment) department, focused on keeping critical systems operating safely, reliably, and to the highest standards.

This is a fully on-site role, working five days a week on a rotating shift pattern.

Shift Pattern

• 06:00 – 14:00
• 14:00 – 22:00

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and reliability of automated material handling systems in a fast-paced operational environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Electrical maintenance of material handling equipment
• Fault finding and testing on PLC and three-phase systems
• Responding to breakdowns and completing planned maintenance activities
• Providing emergency response for critical equipment failures
• Maintaining machinery in line with agreed safety and performance standards
• Identifying, reporting, and rectifying defects promptly
• Supporting facilities and site activities when required
• Completing timesheets, maintenance documentation, and stock control
• Ordering consumables and managing associated administration

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified, time-served technician with a strong electrical background
• Proven fault-finding experience in a production or operational environment
• PLC experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience maintaining automated material handling equipment or similar systems
• Self-motivated, flexible, and a strong team player
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Comfortable working at heights
• Strong practical understanding of health & safety requirements
• Health & Safety training or certification, including high-bay racking access and controlled descent rescue procedures

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or BTEC in Electrical Engineering
• Basic mechanical skills
• Working knowledge of automated material handling equipment

Benefits

• Share Save option scheme
• Private healthcare
• Gym membership
• Subsidised meals in the staff canteen
• Pension scheme
• Shopping discounts
• Overtime opportunities paid at:
• Time and a half
• Double time
• Triple time (where applicable)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hatfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English