Shift Maintenance Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (60% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Owen Mumford is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 5246 (Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Owen Mumford what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
5246 Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Shift Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in maintaining and improving our production equipment, helping to ensure our manufacturing operations run safely, efficiently and reliably.
In this varied and rewarding role, you'll use your fault-finding expertise to diagnose and resolve equipment issues quickly, minimising downtime and supporting continuous production. You'll also carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities, helping to maximise equipment performance and extend asset life.
Beyond maintenance, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on operational performance. Working closely with Production and Process Improvement Engineers, you'll help identify and implement improvements, optimise equipment efficiency and contribute to achieving key business performance targets.
The role is based at our Chipping Norton site, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, Days (AM: 6:00am-14:00pm / PM: 14:00-22:00pm rotating weekly).
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out repairs on machinery in all areas of the site and liase with production personnel to minimise downtime
- Ensure that planned preventative maintenance is carried out correctly in a timely manner
- Troubleshoot machine stoppages and implement required repairs, escalating where needed
- Work with Process Improvement Engineers to ensure that corrective actions are put in place to avoid repeated maintenance issues
- Ensure that all repair and maintenance documentation is always maintained with full compliance with all regulatory guide lines and company Standard Operating Procedures
- Keep track of spare parts stock levels, ensuring required equipment is maintained and available when needed
- NVQ level 3/ONC/HNC qualified or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Working experience with high speed manufacturing equipment, ideally within the medical, pharma or food industry
- Hands on experience within mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairing
- Working knowledge of current safety regulations and legislation
- The ability to demonstrate theoretical knowledge with practical application
- To make quick decisions under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- To be proactive and work with a sense of urgency to a fast pace
Benefits
You will be joining a successful, privately owned industry leader who are constantly innovating and looking to improve lives, empower patients and relieve the pressure on healthcare professionals. We invest heavily in our staff and offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to develop within the business:
- 25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Enhanced Sickness Pay
- Group Life Insurance
- BUPA Private Medical Care
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and support
- Free parking, free tea & coffee
Owen Mumford is a global leader in medical device design and manufacture. For over 70 years we have been inventing life-enhancing devices that are tested and proven to deliver an industry benchmark in the safety, accuracy and comfort of medication administration. This strong heritage is the springboard for our future as we help to shape the progress of the healthcare industry by bringing pioneering concepts and solutions to life in an accountable and sustainable way. Headquartered in the UK, Owen Mumford is a family-run business with a large global presence across North America, EMEA and APAC.
Owen Mumford is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil par
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Where this offer sits in the market
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample- Middle half £30,264–46,176
- Median £37,440
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Owen Mumford holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.