Shift Engineer
Tweed Valley Maltings
We are strengthening our Engineering Team at Tweed Valley Maltings and are looking for a skilled Shift Engineer to join us in a permanent, full‑time role working an average of 42 hours per week.
After an initial period on day shift to learn the plant, processes and equipment, you will move into our 4‑shift continental pattern as a key member of our shift engineering team.
This is an opportunity to work with a well‑invested site, modern equipment and a supportive engineering team that keeps our 24/7 production operation running safely and efficiently.
Key Tasks
- Carrying out planned, reactive and improvement maintenance across a wide range of production equipment.
- Using your electrical and mechanical skills to diagnose faults, repair breakdowns and keep the plant running safely.
- Working with motors, gearboxes, bearings, three‑phase systems and VSDs.
- Using our computerised maintenance management system to complete work orders and support continuous improvement.
- Contributing to small engineering projects and reliability improvements.
- Supporting safe working practices and strong communication across the shift.
Key Attributes
- A solid mix of industrial electrical and mechanical skills.
- Experience in a production or processing environment (apprentice‑trained preferred).
- Logical fault‑finding ability and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
- Familiarity with programmable logical controllers (PLCs) would be an advantage, but training can be provided.
- A safety‑first approach and a willingness to learn our processes.
Benefits
At Simpsons Malt, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting long‑term careers. You’ll receive:
- Salary up to £56,000 per annum.
- Company pension plan (minimum contributions 6% employer / 2% employee)
- Death in service benefits
- 31 days holiday (260 hours) including bank holidays, increasing with service
- Employee benefits package including medical and dental cashback plan
- Learning and development opportunities
Applications are encouraged from local candidates.
Simpsons Malt operates a substance misuse policy and testing will be undertaken upon commencement of employment with random testing thereafter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Berwick-Upon-Tweed TD15 2UY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please provide details of any unspent criminal convictions that you may have (in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
