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Electrical Shift Engineer\n £45,000 - £47,000 \n Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights \n Benefits: Private Medical, Enhanced Pension, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays \n Commutable from: Penrith, Carlisle, Keswick, Kendal, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Ullswater \n Are you an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer looking for your next challenge in manufacturing with a market-leading business? \n Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment, take pride in running high-performing plant equipment, and hold yourself to top-tier safety and quality standards? If you are looking for a company that genuinely invests in its people, offers exceptional benefits, and provides continuous operational support, this could be the perfect role for you. \n Our client is a well-established, industry-leading process manufacturer supplying high-quality products to customers nationwide. Due to ongoing site developments and operational demands, they are looking to recruit a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will play a vital part in driving plant efficiency, executing production plans, and upholding rigorous standards across safety, hygiene, and continuous improvement. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees, rewards hard work, and fosters a supportive, team-driven environment. \n For more information please click apply and contact Shannon Webb - REF The Role\n\n • \n Core Operations & Efficiency: Safely operating production facilities to deliver SKUs strictly in line with prescribed quality standards, timeframes, and production plans-all while managing operating costs and supporting site KPIs. Covering other operational roles as staffing demands dictate. \n • \n Maintenance & Engineering Support: Working closely with Engineering colleagues to minimize breakdowns, outages, and downtime, as well as actively assisting with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). \n • \n Quality, EHS & Compliance: Adhering strictly to Environmental Management System standards, supporting pest control initiatives, and executing hazard/accident reporting. Supporting customer complaint processes through QC checks, root-cause investigations, and operational improvements. \n • \n Continuous Improvement & Leadership: Proactively collaborating with the Production Manager and Team Manager/Shift Lead to tackle bottlenecks, drive ongoing plant efficiency, and support site improvement works linked to audit compliance. Deputizing for senior staff and assisting in emergency/incident responses when required. \nThe Candidate\n\n • \n Proven operational experience within a modern processing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment. \n • \n Good technical aptitude with hands-on experience supporting basic mechanical maintenance/PPMs. \n • \n A strong, proactive safety mindset with experience following environmental standards and hazard reporting processes. \n • \n Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and plant efficiency. \n • \n Experience in an Electrical Maintenance role previously. Happy to look at candidates 50/50 bias. Electrical qualifications are highly desriable. \nWhat's in it for you?\n\n • \n A highly competitive salary (£45,000 - £47,000) backed by an outstanding benefits package including Private Medical Insurance and an Enhanced Pension scheme. \n • \n Generous paid time off with 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. \n • \n The opportunity to join a successful, growing specialist manufacturer that heavily invests in site improvements and plant efficiency. \n • \n A supportive, team-oriented working environment where safety, quality, and your daily contributions are genuinely recognized and valued. \n\n We are a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy, and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. \n Maintenance Engineer | Maintenance Technician | Shift Engineer | Shift Technician | Electrical Engineer | Multi Skilled Engineer | Multi Skilled Technician \n INDMP

About the Job \n Contract: Full-time, permanent (subject to BID term) \n Location: Carlisle \n Reporting to: BID Manager \n Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience) \n \n About the Organisation \n The Company operates the Great Border City Business Improvement District (BID), covering the greater Carlisle area. The BID was approved following a successful ballot in autumn 2025 and commenced its 5‑year term in February 2026. It has approximately 900 levy‑paying businesses and projected annual income of around £925,000. \n \n Role Purpose \n The BID Executive is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of the BID’s day-to-day operations. The postholder will support the delivery of BID projects, coordinate business engagement activity, manage key administrative functions and assist with the operational running of the organisation. \n This is an ideal role for someone with strong organisational skills, a genuine interest in city-centre management and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of businesses and partners. The postholder will report into the BID Manager. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Business & Levy Payer Engagement \n • Undertake regular, proactive visits to levy-paying businesses across the BID area. \n • Act as an accessible and visible point of contact for businesses, handling enquiries, feedback and requests in a professional and timely manner. \n • Support the management of voluntary BID membership, including recruitment, onboarding and retention. \n • Gather business intelligence and insight to help inform BID priorities and service development. \n \n Project Delivery and Coordination \n • Support the delivery of BID projects and initiatives as directed by the BID Manager. \n • Coordinate logistics for BID events, activations and city-centre initiatives. \n • Monitor and report on progress against project milestones, flagging risks or delays promptly. \n \n Communications and Marketing Support \n • Support the production and distribution of BID communications, including newsletters, updates and social media content. \n • Maintain accurate and up-to-date contact databases, mailing lists and CRM records. \n • Help to promote BID activity and services to levy payers, partners and the wider public. \n \n Administration and Operations \n • Provide reliable administrative support to the BID Manager. \n • Maintain organised filing systems and ensure BID documentation is kept current and accessible. \n • Support Board and committee meetings, including preparation of papers and minute-taking where required. \n \n Person Specification \n Essential \n • Experience in a project coordination, business engagement, operations or administration role. \n • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. \n • Confident, approachable communicator with experience dealing with a wide range of people. \n • Proactive and self-motivated, comfortable taking initiative within a small, busy team. \n • Good written communication skills, including report writing and business correspondence. \n • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). \n Desirable \n • Experience of business membership schemes, stakeholder engagement or CRM management. \n • Familiarity with the city of Carlisle. \n \n If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please email your CV and a cover letter to bidmanager@greatborder.city by 12 noon on Friday 28 August 2026. Please note, we may close applications early depending on the volume of interest.

Experience managing multiple production lines and large teams. We are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager to join our fast-paced ready meals operation. You will take responsibility for 4 production lines, managing approximately 10-15 operatives per line alongside 4 Line Managers

Electrical Shift Engineer £45,000 - £47,000 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights Benefits: Private Medical, Enhanced Pension, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Commutable from: Penrith, Carlisle, Keswick, Kendal, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Ullswater Are you an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer looking for your next challenge in manufacturing with a market-leading business? Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment, take pride in running high-performing plant equipment, and hold yourself to top-tier safety and quality standards? If you are looking for a company that genuinely invests in its people, offers exceptional benefits, and provides continuous operational support, this could be the perfect role for you. Our client is a well-established, industry-leading process manufacturer supplying high-quality products to customers nationwide. Due to ongoing site developments and operational demands, they are looking to recruit a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will play a vital part in driving plant efficiency, executing production plans, and upholding rigorous standards across safety, hygiene, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees, rewards hard work, and fosters a supportive, team-driven environment. For more information please click apply and contact Shannon Webb - REF 5295 - (phone number removed) The Role Core Operations & Efficiency: Safely operating production facilities to deliver SKUs strictly in line with prescribed quality standards, timeframes, and production plans-all while managing operating costs and supporting site KPIs. Covering other operational roles as staffing demands dictate. Maintenance & Engineering Support: Working closely with Engineering colleagues to minimize breakdowns, outages, and downtime, as well as actively assisting with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Quality, EHS & Compliance: Adhering strictly to Environmental Management System standards, supporting pest control initiatives, and executing hazard/accident reporting. Supporting customer complaint processes through QC checks, root-cause investigations, and operational improvements. Continuous Improvement & Leadership: Proactively collaborating with the Production Manager and Team Manager/Shift Lead to tackle bottlenecks, drive ongoing plant efficiency, and support site improvement works linked to audit compliance. Deputizing for senior staff and assisting in emergency/incident responses when required. The Candidate Proven operational experience within a modern processing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment. Good technical aptitude with hands-on experience supporting basic mechanical maintenance/PPMs. A strong, proactive safety mindset with experience following environmental standards and hazard reporting processes. Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and plant efficiency. Experience in an Electrical Maintenance role previously. Happy to look at candidates 50/50 bias. Electrical qualifications are highly desriable. What's in it for you? A highly competitive salary (£45,000 - £47,000) backed by an outstanding benefits package including Private Medical Insurance and an Enhanced Pension scheme. Generous paid time off with 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. The opportunity to join a successful, growing specialist manufacturer that heavily invests in site improvements and plant efficiency. A supportive, team-oriented working environment where safety, quality, and your daily contributions are genuinely recognized and valued. We are a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy, and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Maintenance Engineer | Maintenance Technician | Shift Engineer | Shift Technician | Electrical Engineer | Multi Skilled Engineer | Multi Skilled Technician INDMP