Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable paper and packaging is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer for their site in Northampton. The role includes executing maintenance activities, ensuring asset reliability, and working closely with the engineering and production teams. Candidates should have practical engineering experience and good diagnostic skills, with a competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

24/7 confidential support

4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern

Guaranteed interview for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Practical experience in maintenance engineering.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Target-driven with interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Maintain site assets to high standards and reliability.
• Book out parts correctly to control stock levels.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

SAP

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

Your new company We are seeking a Multiskilled Shift Engineer to join our client's team based at their Northampton site.
They are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. The company's focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Your new role

• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities to an agreed standard, ensuring safe working always.
• Ensure all site assets are maintained to a high standard, meet site requirements, and are reliable.
• Use SAP to capture all maintenance activities (training will be provided).
• Attain the engineering standards across the site by providing functional support and expertise.
• Perform on relevant Engineering KPIs.
• Ensure a robust and clearly communicated safe system of work is applied for all activities that you undertake, properly risk assessed.
• Ensure parts are booked out correctly to help control stock levels in stores.
• Work effectively as a team, not only with the engineering team but also with production.
• Be flexible with working hours (shift cover, overtime).
• Good communication skills.
• Fault-finding experience with good diagnostic skills.

What you'll need to succeed

• Practical and knowledgeable in maintenance engineering.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Target-driven.
• Willingness to learn.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork.
• Inquisitive and analytical.
• Adaptable and flexible.

What you'll get in return

• Salary is £55,000 per annum plus Overtime Opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family.
• 4 days on 4 days off (2 days, 2 nights) for seven rotations, then you will have 19 days each before the seven rotations restart.
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer).