Shift Support Engineer
Job in
Portadown, County Armagh, BT623LX, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-02-05
Listing for:
Alpla
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Wirral Permanent Shift Pattern 4 on / 4 off 12 hour days & nights £47,000 Benefits Benefits package (Generous pension contributions, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, Perk Box High Street brand discounts and Long service awards) At ALPLA, westand forhigh-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.
The Role:
Shift Support Engineer We are looking for a motivated Shift Support Engineer to work alongside the Shift Engineer in supporting all aspects of plant, facility, and asset maintenance. This role plays a key part in driving Operational Excellence, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Productivity. You will receive full company training and guidance, with the opportunity to develop into a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
Shift Support Engineer Support the Shift Engineer to ensure production equipment operates efficiently and reliably. Carry out servicing and maintenance of site machinery. Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities. Respond to machine breakdowns and support root cause analysis (RCA). Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records. Actively support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. Promote and lead a strong safety-first culture at all times.
Key Requirements:
Shift Support Engineer Apprentice-trained preferred. Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline is essential.
Experience with in a manufacturing or FMCG environment is highly advantageous. Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is beneficial.
Experience with computer-controlled systems is beneficial.
What We Offer:
Additional Training and Professional Development Free uniform and PPE Free parking on site Life assurance from day one Company Pension scheme Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Long service awards Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as:
- Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists Please contact Nathan Turtington (UK Internal Recruiter) for more information.
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