via indeed · 13 July 2026 ·1 day ago

Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Electrical bias)

Northwood
Ellesmere Port Full-time
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About us

Northwood is a family\-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away\-from\-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market\-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end\-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award\-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market\-leading service and sales support.

About the Role

Are you an Electrically biased Multi\-skilled Engineer? Looking for a new challenge or to advance your career in a fast\-paced manufacturing facility? Join Northwood Consuma in Ellesmere Port!

Top reasons to join us:

  • We put safety above everything!

  • We prioritise Continuous Improvement with clear and straightforward SOPs, regular review meetings, and site\-wide involvement in new ideas/initiatives.

  • Our leadership and management teams are empowering and trusting, relying on you as a subject matter expert.

  • Our high speed lines run on state of the art machinery and modern PLCs, accompanied by reliable schematics to help you problem solve quicker.

  • We're a family owned entrepreneurial business and we are growing!

Job Opportunity

The shift pattern:

  • Continental shift (4 on 4 off, 6\-6\).

  • 2 days and 2 nights (22 shift holidays per annum)

  • Your role will be Days based during initial induction.
In a nutshell, you will be involved in:
  • Sustaining and improving equipment reliability and efficiency

  • Creating and monitoring innovative maintenance programs

  • Supporting commissioning of new lines and developing performance measures and yearly maintenance plans.

  • Cross\-skilling Machine Operators' skillset in relation to changeovers, basic line maintenance, clean\-downs, and basic issue rectification to reduce downtime.

Company Benefits


  • Company pension

  • Life assurance

  • Sick pay

  • Free company products

  • Free on\-site parking

  • Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts

  • Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service

  • Free early access to pay scheme

  • Salary sacrifice schemes

  • Employee referral scheme

Essential Skills

What we need from you:

  • Proven experience as an Multiskilled or Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer

  • Willingness to support from a mechanical perspective from time to time

  • Flexible approach to the shift pattern and overtime

  • FMCG or converting background

  • Proactive approach to PPMs and issue prevention to increase/extend reliability.

  • Level 3\+ Electrical qualification (ideally through a time served apprenticeship)

DEI Statement

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

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