Job Description

Owen Mumford is looking to hire a Shift Maintenance Engineer! Could this be your next role?



The Shift Maintenance Engineer will ensure the delivery the business needs by performing effective troubleshooting and planned preventative maintenance routines to prolong the useful life and optimise the efficiency of production equipment throughout the company.


Supporting production activities at all times, ensuring minimum response times to equipment breakdown and ensure maintenance cover for production areas is provided at all times by demonstrating flexibility regarding shift patterns and working overtime as required.


The Shift Maintenance Engineer may be allocated to a production division, so that when not engaged in PPM or breakdowns they shall work with the areas Process Improvement Engineers, continuously monitoring and improving performance against targeted KPI's and metrics.

Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, shift patterns available: Days (AM: 6:00am-14:00pm / PM: 14:00-22:00pm rotating weekly).

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out repairs on machinery in all areas of the site and liase with production personnel to minimise downtime Ensure that planned preventative maintenance is carried out correctly in a timely manner Troubleshoot machine stoppages and implement required repairs, escalating where needed Work with Process Improvement Engineers to ensure that corrective actions are put in place to avoid repeated maintenance issues Ensure that all repair and maintenance documentation is always maintained with full compliance with all regulatory guide lines and company Standard Operating Procedures Keep track of spare parts stock levels, ensuring required equipment is maintained and available when needed Provide support to the Facilities Maintenance Engineer to ensure that critical utility supply is maintained at all times. Participate (if required) in engineering activities scheduled during plant shutdowns e.g., Christmas / public holidays. To undertake fire marshal responsibilities.

(Whilst the above responsibilities constitute the primary functions of the role, the Shift Maintenance Engineer may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks as dictated by the needs of the business.)

To be successful in this role, you will need:

NVQ level 3/ONC/HNC qualified or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering Working experience with high speed manufacturing equipment, ideally within the medical, pharma or food industry Hands on experience within mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairing Working knowledge of current safety regulations and legislation The ability to demonstrate theoretical knowledge with practical application To make quick decisions under pressure Excellent communication skills To be proactive and work with a sense of urgency to a fast pace

What will we give you?

You will be joining a successful, privately owned industry leader who are constantly innovating and looking to improve lives, empower patients and relieve the pressure on healthcare professionals. We invest heavily in our staff and offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to develop within the business.

25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)

Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)

Company pension scheme with employer contributions

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Enhanced Sickness Pay

Group Life Insurance

BUPA Private Medical Care

Cycle2Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and support

Annual company bonus

Free parking, free tea & coffee, free fruit

About us:

Owen Mumford is a global leader in medical device design and manufacture. For almost 70 years we have been inventing life-enhancing devices that are tested and proven to deliver an industry benchmark in the safety, accuracy and comfort of medication administration. This strong heritage is the springboard for our future as we help to shape the progress of the healthcare industry by bringing pioneering concepts and solutions to life in an accountable and sustainable way. Headquartered in the UK, Owen Mumford is a family-run business with a large global presence across North America, EMEA and APAC.


Owen Mumford is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. Every job offer is subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role