Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Aug 12th, 2026
Ref: 1694916
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.
