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Shift Engineer


Job Location:

Gainsborough - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 48395 - 48395
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Coveris Gainsborough is a manufacturing facility in Gainsborough Lincolnshire UK that produces flexible packaging solutions.

This is a stable and long-term opportunity within a well-established engineering team that plays a crucial role in supporting the wider business. As part of our Engineering Department youll work alongside an experienced and close-knit team where collaboration knowledge sharing and mutual support are a key part of everyday life.

Engineering is at the heart of our operation ensuring our production facilities run safely efficiently and reliably. Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the site supporting multiple departments and helping to deliver for our customers.

At Coveris Gainsborough youll be part of a team where your contribution is visible valued and makes a genuine difference every day

Principal Accountabilities:

Work with the Engineering Manager to ensure a smooth and effective maintenance department.

Always ensure maximum machine availability.

React to faults and breakdowns as priority.

Work in line with a PPM Programme.

Work within a dedicated budget.

Liaise with external contractors.

Record and update key engineering data.

Embed the health and safety culture throughout the department.

Liaise with operations team regarding maintenance plan and issues.

Lead or participate in various projects considering current issues/initiatives as a means of improving overall business efficiency.

Embrace the site continual improvementstrategy and partake in projectsas requested.

Meet with Engineeringand OperationsManagementto monitor progress

Following maintenance work ensure the area affected is left in a clean and tidy state in line with company hygiene policies.

Work in accordance to the companys health and safety policy at all times.

Ensure effective shift handover

Source cost effective suppliers of machine parts to assist in cost-saving.

Carry out Project work as and when required

Person specification -Who you need to be

Good attendance and timekeeping

Ability to multi-skill between electrical and mechanical tasks

Knowledge of the flexible packaging industry would be an advantage

Flexibility in their approach

Good organisational and self-motivational skills

Ability to work on own initiative without supervision

Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages would be an advantage

Willingness to participate in CI 5S and lean manufacturing techniques and practises

Multi Skilled with Electrical Bias

Highly decisive team player

Strong timemanagement skills

Effective motivator and communicator

Strong emotive control and effective crisis management skills

Strongknowledge of health and safety

Willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable

What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Medicash healthcare scheme providing support with medical dental optical and other health-related expenses.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Company sick pay scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering health and wellbeing support.
  • Life assurance cover at 4x annual salary.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • A friendly supportive and climate-controlled working environment.
  • Permanent employment with opportunities for career progression.

Job Type: Full-time Permanent.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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We provide innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that protect and prolong product lifecycles

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