Lead Shift Engineer

Michael Page (UK); Tamworth; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing firm located in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for plant maintenance and engineering support within the facility. This full-time position offers an annual salary of £54,000 and opportunities for professional development, alongside a supportive company culture and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Additional employee benefits

Job stability

Qualifications

• Experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer or Senior Engineer with a manufacturing background.
• Ability to plan & distribute workload and safely lead engineers.
• Desirable: Plastic Injection Moulding experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all shift documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Maintain shift KPIs and implement improvement plans.
• Support all engineering breakdowns and diagnose faults quickly.
• Enhance and maintain plant equipment as per maintenance schedule.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proven working knowledge of plant maintenance

Can read electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic drawings

Understanding of H&S processes

Education

Minimum Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering

18th Edition certification

Job description

Global Manufacturer

Development & Progression

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established organisation within their sector. As a global company, they focus on delivering high-quality products while maintaining efficient and reliable operations.

Job Description

• Ensure all shift documentation is up to date and accurate including handover
• Levels of 5S are adhered to, both workshop and machines
• Shift KPI's are maintained and improvement plans in place
• Ensuring the PPM schedule is adhered to.
• Coaching and mentoring team
• Working with Production to fully understand the manufacturing plans and being able to action those plans accordingly.
• Responsible for supporting all engineering breakdowns, diagnosing faults as soon as possible and replacement of machine parts
• Rectifying all hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical issues
• Enhancing, repairing and maintaining all the Plant, Equipment and Services within the manufacturing facility as per the preventative maintenance schedule and updating the maintenance log
• Assisting with the installation and commission of new machinery and equipment with the support of specialist Tool Room Engineers
• Involvement with improvement projects during planned downtime and identifying engineering solutions to maximise efficiency of the plant
• To maintain a relationship with appropriate plant and services contractors/ suppliers and arrange for such suppliers to undertake the engineering works that are required through breakdowns, maintenance and project/ enhancement work
• To organise and maintain the technical database
• Order spares / consumables required to support the engineering activities that will be undertaken in house or by a contracted company
• Work closely with Production, Tool Change and Tool Room teams to effectively achieve the required engineering outcome
• Operate within key Engineering and Health & Safety codes
• Any other tasks as requested by Management
• Targets: Number of T Cards or equivalent system closed to target, scrap below set target, minimal machine downtime, planned maintenance and project work to be completed in cost and on time.

INITIALLY A DAYS BASED POSITION

MOVING TO PANAMA SHIFT (2'S & 3'S)

The Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer/Senior Engineer, from a manufacturing background along with:

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering (or Apprentice trained mechatronic)
• 18th Edition
• Plan & distribute workload, along with safely lead engineers
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven working knowledge of plant maintenance - hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical & mechanical systems
• Can read electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic drawings
• Understanding of H&S processes and safe methods of working
• A Desirable - Plastic Injection Moulding experience

What's on Offer

• £54,000/annum
• Permanent role offering job stability in the Tamworth area.
• Opportunities to work with advanced systems in the engineering and manufacturing field.
• Supportive company culture focused on professional growth and development.
• Generous holiday allowance and additional employee benefits