Shift Engineer

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Shift Engineer

HOURS: Full Time - Permanent

WORKING PATTERN: Rotating Day and Late Shifts

LOCATION: Dunstable, Bedfordshire

REPORTING TO: Maintenance Manager

• To liaise with the Maintenance Manager to plan & prioritise work to minimise downtime and maximise output.
• To deliver maintenance priorities (PPMs) and ensure these are logged when complete in SAP to ensure failure to complete PPMs is communicated.
• Attend breakdowns on site ensuring there is always a rapid response and that plant equipment and machinery breakdown time is minimised.
• Carry out repairs to plant, equipment and facilities during production, effectively and efficiently either alone or as part of a team.
• To continuously identify ways to reduce costs and improve standards and efficiency in all areas.
• To achieve hygiene audit standards in the engineering function & plan and assist in routine shutdown for hygiene purposes.
• Championing Continuous Improvement within the company.
• To control the maintenance of service equipment.
• To work proactively with all Team Leaders to develop and drive a culture of safe working practices and environment.
• Improve OEE.
• Participate in the out of hours on call system when required.

• GCSE Maths & English grade A-C, or equivalent
• 17th or 18th edition
• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regs
• HND/HNC electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Possess engineering background, either mechanical, electrical
• Previous hands‑on knowledge of working within the food industry
• Previous experience in FMCG
• Able to manage varied workload
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Customer focused
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Confident decision‑making ability
• Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally at all levels
• Good influencing skills
• Able to explain project ideas and plans clearly
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Can demonstrate patience and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people
• Self‑motivated
• Self‑starter

• Auto‑Cad software
• PLC programming & fault finding
• FLT licence
• IPAF 3a & 3b or equivalent
• Demonstrable knowledge of quality systems including documentation

• Line Manager
• Team Members
• Customers
• Suppliers
• Finance
• HR
• Sales
• Production
• Supply Chain
• Technical

This is a Full Time Permanent position - if interested please apply today.

• Hourly rates: £22.79 for basic shift and £25.76 for late shift.
• Overtime is x1.5 weekdays and weekend 1.75

Shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 M-F / 13:45 - 23:45 Midnight M-T on rotation

The role also attracts the following benefits:
Pension, Discretionary Bonus Scheme, 25 days holiday per annum.

There is onsite parking and free EV charging for staff.

Candidates must have 18th Edition electrical (17th would be fine too) and preferably have food industry experience.