Why Shift Hero?
Shift Hero isn’t a recruiter. It’s your direct line to highly skilled, verified engineers, ready to step in when you need them most.
Whether you’ve had a last-minute call-off or a planned project that needs extra support,
Shift Hero puts control back in your hands.
No recruiters. No middlemen. You connect directly with engineers.
Verified professionals. Every engineer is vetted, qualified, and reviewed.
24/7 shift visibility. Log in, see availability, and book in seconds.
Flexible support. Whether you need 1 shift or 10, it’s your call.
Cost-effective. Only pay for what you use, no commission or placement fees.
Shift Hero vs Traditional Recruitment
Tired of slow, expensive agencies? Shift Hero connects you directly with vetted maintenance engineers ready to hit the ground running, no contracts, no middlemen, just fast access to skilled support exactly when you need it.
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| Response Time | Same day | 48 hours |
| Access to engineer profile | Yes, instantly | Often hidden |
| Cost Transparency | Flat, upfront | +Commission fees |
| Self-service booking | Yes | No |
| Repeat favourites | One click | Manual request |
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Who Uses Shift Hero?
Maintenance Managers, Engineering Leads, Site Directors and even Production Planners, anyone responsible for ensuring uptime on site.
Whether in food & beverage, FMCG, pharma or packaging, Shift Hero is already supporting manufacturers across the UK.
Food & Beverage
Minimise downtime on your packaging or filling lines with reactive and planned shift cover. Our engineers are familiar with environments like frozen food, dairy, confectionery, and more, meeting both hygiene and technical standards.
Pharmaceutical & Cleanroom Facilities
Access vetted, compliant engineers for GMP-critical environments. We understand cleanroom protocols, sterile packaging, and the strict standards of pharmaceutical production lines.
Utilities & Facilities Management
Keep plantrooms, HVAC systems, water treatment units, and pumping stations operating smoothly. Our engineers are familiar with energy centres and critical site compliance.
Logistics & Distribution Centres
Prevent bottlenecks and reduce stoppages in high-volume depots. Engineers are available for mechanical support, PLC diagnostics, and belt-driven system maintenance, on-call or scheduled.
Packaging & Automation
From palletisers to labellers, we cover shifts involving robotic arms, conveyors, and sensors. Whether you use Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Allen-Bradley systems, our engineers provide rapid diagnostics and continuity in fast-paced environments.
Project Ramp-Ups & Seasonal Peaks
Whether you're scaling up for peak demand or launching a new line, Shift Hero engineers provide the capacity and flexibility your internal team may lack, without long-term commitments.
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