Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Crick, NN6

Key Points About the Role as Shift Engineer:

• Full time, permanent role
• £45 - £50k per annum
• 4 days on, 4 days off
• Shift times 0600 - 1800 / 1800 - 0600
• Onsite parking and subsidised canteen
• National leading pet food company

Main Purpose of the Role as Shift Engineer:

• Use both mechanical and electrical engineering skills / knowledge to maintain and enhance the performance of plant and equipment
• Provide first class, flexible support to production requirements and factory services at all times by means of the application of electrical/mechanical skills in fault-finding/diagnostics, planned preventative maintenance practices and electrical/mechanical installation.
• Train and develop production staff to deliver their first line maintenance objectives.
• As a Multi skilled Engineer you are responsible for achieving all K.P.I's within your areas of responsibility. You are expected to promote a culture of continuous improvement to improve processes and practices result in a quality product being manufactured safely at the lowest cost.

The Ideal Candidate for the Role as Shift Engineer:

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent
• 3 years minimum maintenance experience - food manufacturing environment preferable however not essential
• Understanding of PLC & computer controlled equipment
• Experience of working with PLC's (Siemens S7, S5 and Alan Bradley) desirable
• Competent electrical / electronic fault finding and analysis skills
• Self-managing - Must be able to work under own supervision or as part of a team
• Flexible working attitude, as you will be required to work such other hours as the company may deem necessary.
• Sound communication / training skills

Company Benefits for the Role of Shift Engineer:

• Overtime paid after 38.5 hours
• Ability to earn up to 5 extra holidays per year
• Subsidised canteen
• Parking
• Life insurance
• Store discounts
• Sick pay
• Company pension

Does this sound like the perfect role for you? Apply today!