Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

Navigator Tissue Uk Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Health plan

EV car scheme

Mortgage advice

Flu jab

Product discounts

Shop membership

Free parking

Job summary

Navigator Tissue UK Ltd, part of The Navigator Company, seeks a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer in Leicester to keep the site running safely and efficiently. You will tackle equipment issues quickly, support preventative maintenance, and drive continuous production improvements.

In this fast-paced role you will handle both planned and reactive maintenance, perform fault finding with PLC/HMI systems, and apply 17th/18th Edition electrical knowledge to reduce downtime and optimize plant performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced factory environment with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to fault find, diagnose and implement corrective actions.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMI controls and 17th/18th Edition electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment failures while following Health & Safety procedures.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on schedule with the supervisor.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with statutory inspections and maintain thorough records.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Fault finding

PLC knowledge

HMI monitoring

Electrical & mechanical

17th/18th Edition

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Root cause analysis

Education

Engineering qualification (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Siemens PLC

SCADA / HMI systems

Job description

39.81 hours per week, 2 days 2 nights, 4 off

Job Overview:

We have an opportunity for a Multi Shift Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant by responding quickly and effectively to equipment issues while maintaining a robust preventative maintenance programme that minimises downtime and supports continuous production.

About Us

Navigator Tissue UK Ltd is part of The Navigator Company. Previously known as Accrol Group and established in 1993, Navigator Tissue UK is the UK’s leading independent tissue converter producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll, facial tissue products and a range of wet wipes for most of the UK’s major grocery retailers. We currently have five manufacturing sites in Blackburn, Leyland, Leicester, Flint and Bridgwater across the UK, but are in the process of moving manufacturing from Blackburn to Leyland, and Flint and Bridgwater to Leicester.

Our vision is to deliver the best possible value to the UK consumer on essential everyday tissue and wet wipe products. We ask every individual to do one thing better every day, empowering them through clear communication, personal development opportunities and strong ethical business values.

About You

With experience working in a fast-paced factory environment, you will have knowledge and practical experience of both planned and reactive maintenance and will be accustomed to fault finding and diagnostics. With PLC knowledge and experience of monitoring HMI controls, you will have good knowledge of 17th/18th Edition as well as a good understanding of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulics

The Role

You will respond promptly to equipment failure notifications, adhering to all Health & Safety procedures. In addition, you will also support the delivery of the PPM schedule in coordination with the Engineering Supervisor. You will deliver all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on schedule, ensuring statutory inspections are completed within required timeframes and that any remedial actions are recorded and progressed. You will respond to breakdowns efficiently, carrying out effective repairs and completing thorough Root Cause Analysis to implement corrective and preventative actions.

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Opportunities for Career Progression

Supported Personal Development

AE Pension Scheme Company Sick Pay Scheme

15% off Nuffield Health Gym Membership

Life Assurance Scheme – minimum 1 years’ salary

Simply Health Plan! Claim your money back towards every day health treatments and

have access to multiple wellbeing benefits and treatments.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Scheme

Fee-Free Mortgage Advice

Free Flu Jab Vouchers

Exclusive Product Discounts

Access to Company Shop Membership

Free Car Parking

At The Navigator Company we are committed to the equal treatment of our colleagues and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the team.

We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive a suitable number of applications.

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer Leicester, UK