Nights Shift Engineer

Culina Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Wakefield is seeking a Shift Engineer to provide engineering expertise in maintenance and support for production equipment. You will conduct inspections, troubleshoot issues, and ensure equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will hold qualifications to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical engineering and have a proactive approach to maintenance. This full-time role offers competitive holidays and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive holidays

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Health cash plans

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in the FMCG industry and knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to work at pace and a commitment to equipment reliability.
• 17th edition wiring regulations knowledge would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections on production equipment.
• Perform repairs during machinery breakdowns.
• Monitor and calibrate equipment to ensure safety and quality.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Engage in project work to improve equipment standards.

Skills

Pneumatics

Maintenance

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Proactive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent ONC Mechanical/Electrical

BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Tools

Horizontal flow packers

Vertical form fill baggers

Carton erectors

Multi-Heads

Gluing systems

Metal detectors / check weighers

X-ray machines

Job description

Shift engineer will provide essential engineering expertise to support Operations in reducing and eliminating downtime. This role involves both proactive and reactive maintenance. Experience within Food packaging would an advantage but not essential.

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Identifying and resolving any potential issues before they cause failures.
• Respond rapidly to machinery breakdowns diagnose the problems and perform repairs or report back to engineering team leader if external specialists are required.
• Carry out machine adjustments size changes machine settings when mods are made. This is to help support the production function.
• Monitor and calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy, quality and safe standards are met.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance i.e. PPM schedules shift reporting etc.
• Adhere to health & safety guidelines and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• May from time to get involved with project work to get equipment back up to standard which would assist in helping production performance figures.
• Familiar with maintaining packing equipment would be an advantage.

Experience of pneumatics

• Horizontal flow packers
• Vertical form fill baggers
• Carton erectors
• Multi-Heads
• Gluing systems
• Metal detectors / check weighers
• X-ray
• Various bespoke hand packing / labelling lines some with printers.

Qualifications :

• As well as the ability to work at pace were also looking for someone who has Qualifications to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent ONC) Mechanical / electrical BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical / Electronic engineering.
• Strong Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in FMCG industry.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery including Baggers Multi-heads conveyors packaging equipment.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and commitment to ensuring the highest levels of equipment reliability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to make decisions on the spot.
• 17th edition wiring regulations would be an advantage but not essential.
• Can do attitude and strong work ethic.

Additional Information :

In return for your passion hard work and determination we offer: competitive holidays, Life Assurance, pension scheme, health cash plans, retail discounts and MANY MORE!

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Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Ado, Investor Relations, Maintenance, HR, Computer Engineering

Department / Functional Area: Engineering

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1