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Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias

Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Mar 4th, 2026

Ref: 1645318

Role: Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias
Location: Middlesbrough
Working Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - 12-hour shifts (Days & Nights)
 
About the Role
Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a leading steel manufacturer in the search for a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join their Engineering Team
This is a key role within a high-performing department where you'll support the delivery of essential maintenance activities across a highly automated and heavy industrial facility. 
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance across a wide range of electrical systems
  • Support production through timely response to equipment faults and breakdowns
  • Contribute to inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance strategies
  • Operate in line with site safety protocols and statutory compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with Day Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure maintenance excellence
  • Maintain accurate records using modern computerised maintenance systems (e.g. SAP)
  • Lead a team of 6  technicians
What We're Looking For
  • A recognised apprenticeship and qualifications in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum HNC Qualified
  • Proven experience in a heavy industrial setting, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • A strong understanding of fault finding, breakdown recovery and preventative maintenance
  • Excellent communication skills, a team mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Flexibility to work shifts and respond to the changing needs of the operation
*Certificate evidence will be required at interview.
 
What's in It for You?
Our client offers more than just a job - they offer a long-term career with continued investment in training and professional development, alongside a generous employee benefits package, including:

  • Defined contribution company pension scheme
  • 27 days personal annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Health Cash Plan (via Simplyhealth)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Standby and call-out payments
If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career within a forward-thinking and safety-first environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with our team at Wolviston for more details.

Want to know more about this role?
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01642 702 689

Email
mregan@wolviston.com

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