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Maintenance Engineer
full-timeBolton

Summary

Location

Bolton

Type

full-time

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About this role

, United Kingdom


Job Family Group:

Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds


Worker Type:

Regular


Posting Start Date:

January 22, 2026


Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables


Experience Level:

Early Careers


Job Description:

What’s the role

As a Maintenance Engineer within the Site Services team, you will ensure the safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of plant, equipment, and services across the site. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and production staff, you will play a key part in maintaining asset performance, supporting improvements, and contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.

The role is predominantly mechanical but requires some electrical and instrumentation capability, alongside a proactive, practical, and problem‑solving mindset.

What you’ll be doing

  • Ensure the safe and uninterrupted running of plant, equipment, and services using both planned and reactive (breakdown) maintenance.
  • Use the Maintenance Management System to carry out planned and reactive mechanical and electrical work.
  • Communicate with internal customers and external suppliers to obtain technical guidance for repairs and plant improvements.
  • Contribute to and support departmental and HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) activities and improvements.
  • Carry out installation of plant and equipment as required.
  • Identify and implement process and plant improvements.
  • Assist with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks when needed.
  • Maintain good engineering and housekeeping practices at all times.

What you bring

  • Completed apprenticeship training in mechanical plant maintenance.
  • A recognised engineering qualification (minimum ONC level or equivalent).
  • Willingness to learn and expand your technical knowledge.
  • Relevant experience in industrial maintenance.
  • Strong team‑working ability and the capability to build effective relationships with production staff.
  • Practical mindset and strong problem‑solving skills.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Experience in manual handling.
  • Flexible approach to working practices; dependable and reliable.
  • Good influencing skills and the confidence to challenge when necessary.
  • Local knowledge (local to the business).
  • Full driving license and own transport
  • A ‘can do’ attitude

  • Experience with:
    • Electrical maintenance
    • SCADA
    • GAME Maintenance management software

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

  • Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
  • Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
  • Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
  • Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
  • Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
  • Benefit from flexible working hours.
  • Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
  • Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
  • Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
  • Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
  • Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn’t feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we’d still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK remains one of the North Sea’s biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK’s total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations.

In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Mechanical Maintenance,Electrical Maintenance,Problem-Solving,Teamwork,Communication,Process Improvement,SCADA,Maintenance Management Software,Manual Handling,Proactive Mindset,Housekeeping Practices,Installation Skills,Health and Safety,Reliability,Dependability,Local Knowledge

About Shell

Jiffy Lube International recently named M.C.,LLC "Franchisee of the Year"for the organization’s leadership and dedication to the Jiffy Lube brand. The esteemed "Franchisee of the Year" award is presented annually to the franchisee who best exemplifies the values and attributes that are core to the Jiffy Lube brand, including commitment to their customers through the development and growth of their employees, appearance of both the interior and exterior of their service centers, and demonstrated operational excellence.

"M.C., LLC not only delivers an exceptional customer experience, they have also taken on leadership roles by dedicating resources toward piloting new programs, products and services on behalf of the Jiffy Lube system of more than 2,000 service centers,” said Steve Ledbetter, president of Jiffy Lube International.

M.C., LLC was instrumental in working with ride share partners to develop a program that was implemented nationwide. A Jiffy Lube franchisee for several decades, M.C., LLC owns and operates service centers in several markets including San Francisco, Boston, Providence, Portland and Los Angeles. The entity is a proven leader within the Jiffy Lube network,continuously investing in industry innovation while upholding the highest standards among its service centers across the country.

“We are proud to represent the brand and while we currently have 95 Jiffy Lube service centers, we are continuing to grow our footprint,” said Marc Fanticola, president of M.C., LLC. “The entire M.C., LLC team consistently strives to provide the best possible service to our customers every day, every visit and we look forward to continuing to serve those drivers who depend on us to keep their vehicles on the road.“

About Jiffy Lube
Jiffy Lube International, Inc. (“Jiffy Lube”),with more than 2,000 franchised service centers in North America, serves approximately 20 million customers each year. Jiffy Lube pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 by establishing the first drive-through service bay, providing customers with fast, professional service for their vehicles. Headquartered in Houston, Jiffy Lube is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. Visit www.JiffyLube.com to learn more about Jiffy Lube and vehicle care.

About Shell Oil Company
Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Royal Dutch Shell plc, a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with 90,000
employees in more than 80 countries. We deliver a diverse range of energy solutions and petrochemicals to customers worldwide. These include transporting and trading oil and gas, marketing natural gas, producing and selling fuel for ships and planes, generating electricity and providing energy efficiency advice. We also produce and sell petrochemical building blocks to industrial customers globally, and we are investing in making renewable and lower-carbon energy sources competitive for large-scale use. In the U.S., we operate in 50 states and employ more than 20,000 people delivering energy in a responsible manner. For more information,visit www.shell.us. com

Team size: 501-1,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Automotive
Founding Year: 2003

What you'll do

  • As a Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant and equipment through planned and reactive maintenance. You will collaborate with internal teams and contractors to maintain asset performance and contribute to a safe working environment.

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What does a Maintenance Engineer do at Shell?

As a Maintenance Engineer at Shell, you will: as a Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant and equipment through planned and reactive maintenance. You will collaborate with internal teams and contractors to maintain asset performance and contribute to a safe working environment..

Why join Shell as a Maintenance Engineer?

Shell is a leading Automotive company.

Is the Maintenance Engineer position at Shell remote?

The Maintenance Engineer position at Shell is based in Bolton, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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