Multi Skill Shift Engineer

Interaction Recruitment Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on / 4 off shift pattern

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension contribution 3%

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on Shift Engineer to support PET extrusion, thermoforming and manufacturing equipment. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and drive TPM improvements on a 4 on/4 off schedule.

The role requires multi-skilled engineering capability with strong mechanical and electrical skills and experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a multi-skilled engineer in an FMCG/plastics environment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults across machinery.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance and TPM.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns across lines.
• Fault-find across motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and controls.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support start-ups, changeovers and upgrades of equipment.
• Drive reliability improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

TPM / maintenance experience

Education

HNC or equivalent

Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC systems

PET extrusion equipment

Job description

SHIFT ENGINEER - MULTI-SKILLED

£53- 55k | 4 on / 4 off | 12-hour shifts

Are you a hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer who thrives on solving problems and keeping production moving?

We're looking for a skilled Shift Engineer to join our team, providing first-class mechanical and electrical engineering support across PET extrusion, thermoforming and manufacturing equipment.

What you'll be doing:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical & electrical breakdowns


• Fault-find across motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics & controls


• Complete planned and reactive maintenance


• Carry out root cause analysis and eliminate repeat failures


• Support start-ups, changeovers, upgrades and new equipment


• Drive reliability, TPM and continuous improvement

What we're looking for:

• Multi-skilled engineering experience with strong mechanical & electrical skills


• Manufacturing, FMCG, plastics, packaging or process industry experience


• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability


• HNC, apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification


• PLC, PET extrusion or thermoforming experience is highly desirable

What's in it for you?

• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern - days & nights


• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service


• Employer pension contribution 3%


• Life Assurance


• Company Sick Pay


• Medicash Health Care Cash Plan & Retail Discounts


• Occupational Health Nurse


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Free parking & free eye test