Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer - 4 on/4 off, Plastics

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

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.