Shift Engineer

Inspired Pet Nutrition Northampton, Northamptonshire, GB
26 £

Published 2026-04-11

Description

Shift Engineer

Crick | Permanent | Site-based



The Role

We are looking for experienced  Shift Engineers with either electrical bias or both electrical and mechanical bias to join our Engineering team, based in our factory in Crick, Northampton.



On Offer:
£24.77 per hour plus £0.85 shift allowance (£25.62)
42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off shift pattern (Days and Nights - 12 hour shifts on rotation)
Hourly rate with overtime - Paid monthly



The Role

To establish and maintain safe, compliant and effective engineering operations that continually develop the site's asset base by following the Engineering strategy for proactive work whilst responding to breakdowns.

 

Key Responsibilities Perform planned and predictive maintenance of equipment and complete ad hoc repairs in a timely manner and by prioritising works in line with site priorities to ensure that efficient production is maintained Support the energy reduction and sustainability agenda to reduce environmental impacts across the site by ensuring all actions are completed  Participate in daily and weekly review sessions to drive the improvement throughout the site. 



Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Qualified or time served in Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering disciplines
Experienced in the use and operation of CMMS
Reliability Management expertise (such as FMECA, RCM, Tribology, CBM, TPM)
Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
NEBOSH with a sound knowledge of behavioural safety at a site level - desirable
Legionella and HACCP awareness - desirable
Experience in FMCG - desirable



Benefits:

About us 

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and  Ultra Premium  Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk,  Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition. 



Our Purpose: To create happiness 

We're on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry - one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED's unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do. 



Equality, Diversity & Inclusion  

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.  

 

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing  recruitment@ipn.co.uk .  



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Location

Northampton
Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
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Job type Full time
Contract type Permanent
Salary type Hourly
Occupation Shift engineer
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Registered 2023-06-02
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

IPN is an innovative, well-established and award-winning pet food manufacturer. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.
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