Shift Engineer

Company: Johnsons Hotel Linen
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

We are looking for a highly versatile, professional, and self-motivated individual, who will be part of a small engineering team involved in a dynamic and varied role helping to support the smooth running of one of our laundries. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent maintenance, fault-finding, and communication skills. They must demonstrate flexibility with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude dealing with a wide variety of tasks.

The Company:

Johnsons Hotel Linen, which specialises in supplying the corporate 4-star market and the budget hotel sector is seeking a talented individual to take on the role of Shift Engineer in a busy and challenging environment. This is very much a hands-on role, in which you will provide vital support to the business and contribute with the smooth running of the organisation in a small team.

The Role:

Working as a member of the Engineering Team, the successful candidate will provide multi-skilled engineering and maintenance cover across the entire production facility. Duties will include: –

  • Completion of all routine maintenance, in line with the agreed site plan.
  • Repair and maintenance of the plant and its equipment, to ensure faults are identified quickly and production downtime is minimised.
  • Accurate recording of all work undertaken for compliance and audit purposes.
  • Ensure all duties are undertaken in line with current health & safety legislation.

The Candidate:

  • An experienced mechanical/electrical multi-skilled engineer.
  • Proven track record within a fast-paced production environment.
  • Achieved mechanical or electrical qualifications to a minimum of BTEC/NVQ level 3.

OR

  • Completed a recognised apprenticeship to a minimum of BTEC level 3.
  • PLC Fault Finding
  • Proactive and can-do attitude.
  • Flexible approach to working hours is essential as they will be required to work a 4 on 4 off rotational 12 hour day/night shift (4 days on / 4 off / 4 nights on / 4 off).
  • Ideally from a Laundry or FMCG industry background.

As part of a growing organisation, Johnsons Hotel Linen offers a competitive salary, along with the opportunity to work in a modern and contemporary production facility with long term career prospects.

Added Benefits are:

  • SAYE scheme
  • Pension
  • Free Life Assurance
  • EAP
  • Long Service Awards
  • 24/7 GP Helpline
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Thorough onboarding training and induction programme
  • Deliver the appropriate training to enable you to do your job to the very best of your ability
  • Apprenticeship programs Engineering, LGV, Textile Care Operative, Team Leading, Management and Customer Service
  • Health4All Scheme
  • Extra Mile Awards
  • Baby Boxes
  • Free onsite parking at most sites
  • Johnsons Hotel Linen is a Disability Confident employer
  • Sick pay plan

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Posted: November 8th, 2026