Shift Engineering Technician

Clearly Drinks; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shift Engineering Technician to join their dynamic Engineering team. This role offers the chance to contribute to high standards of engineering excellence and operational effectiveness in a thriving manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for delivering world-class fault resolution and maintenance standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With competitive salary offerings and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and generous leave policies, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization. If you have a proactive attitude and a passion for engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life and health insurance

Company events and pension

Employee discounts and referral schemes

Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month/Year)

Enhanced sick pay

Bereavement support

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle-to-work scheme

Long-service awards

Paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Proven record in a strategic, target-driven manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engineering excellence in fault resolution and maintenance.
• Collaborating with production teams to improve business results.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering (electrical and mechanical)

Technical expertise in maintenance

Knowledge of HACCP

Experience with PLC, MMI, SCADA systems

Interpersonal and communication skills

IT literacy (Word and Excel)

Education

Electrical Engineering HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Siemens S7

Allen Bradley frameworks

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, full-time Shift Engineering Technician to join our Engineering team. Our product standards are high, as are our people standards! We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to the success of the organization. Our salary and benefits offering are very attractive, further details of which are provided below.

The main aspects of this role include responsibility for delivering world-class engineering excellence in fault resolution, maintenance standards that promote the delivery of site scorecard measures. Key metrics include Quality, Health and Safety, Manufacturing Performance, and Engineering support and Delivery. Emphasis on operational effectiveness, reliability, cost control, and environmental impact will also be measured.

The use of continuous improvement techniques and the delivery of best practices in mechanical and electrical standards will be key, so candidates should be well-versed in these areas. Additionally, corrective maintenance of manufacturing equipment, along with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques, are vital.

Other aspects of the role include:

• Participation in delivering the Engineering department vision and strategic plan, developing and deploying strategies for energy, equipment, and maintenance that support site progression in line with the Clearly Work System (CWS).
• Developing a world-class engineering solution within the team, fostering a culture of strong performance, personal development, and achievement of business objectives.
• Collaborating with production teams to improve key business results and develop engineering skills and knowledge, promoting a professional manufacturing culture.
• Developing, implementing, and delivering robust strategies for mechanical and electrical engineering, supported by effective budget management to deliver cost-effective results.
• Identifying and acting on opportunities for improvements within the engineering environment to promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Assessing and addressing training needs of operators where appropriate.
• Supporting factory-wide systems to ensure adherence to company policies and statutory health, safety, and environmental regulations for staff and contractors.
• Partnering with relevant teams to plan and support capital engineering projects, ensuring their successful completion within cost, quality, and time targets.
• Being a proactive team player who can build credibility quickly, maintain high standards of engineering excellence, and promote team development through coaching and training.

We are seeking candidates with the following skills and attributes:

• Practical multi-skilled (electrical and mechanical) engineering and maintenance experience with a proven record in a strategic, target-driven manufacturing environment with measurable KPIs.
• Extensive experience providing technical expertise for planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance across production lines and support processes.
• Knowledge of HACCP and relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Experience managing work of internal resources and external contractors using safety systems, risk assessments, permits, and lock-off procedures.
• Significant production line experience, preferably within an FMCG environment.
• Experience maintaining complex PLC, MMI, and SCADA systems, particularly Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• IT literacy, especially in Word and Excel.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to embody company values.

Applicants with an Electrical Engineering HNC/HND qualification or equivalent, and demonstrable, transferable experience, are encouraged to apply. Candidates with 18th edition or above electrical regulation certification would be advantageous.

The role is site-based in Sunderland and operates on a shift pattern with applicable premiums. Our company policy does not disclose salary details publicly; however, our offerings are competitive, and benefits include:

• Life and health insurance
• Company events and pension
• Employee discounts and referral schemes
• Recognition schemes such as Employee of the Month/Year
• Enhanced sick pay and bereavement support
• Employee Assistance Program, cycle-to-work, and long-service awards
• Annual leave of 24 days plus your birthday off, holiday purchase scheme, paid volunteering leave, and sports & social events

We aim to close our search soon, so apply promptly. Please submit an up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or apply via our People HR ATS. Right to Work checks will be conducted before offers are made. We process your data in accordance with our privacy policy.