Senior Shift Electrical Engineer – 24/7 Plant Maintenance

0901 Ideal Standard (UK) Ltd (England); Armitage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

We are hiring a multi-skilled shift engineer to facilitate all engineering activities for maintaining a 24hr manufacturing plant. You will handle breakdown repairs, health and safety improvements, and drive projects to improve plant performance and efficiency.

The role involves days, evenings and nights as a solo shift engineer alongside shift technicians to keep operations running smoothly. Essential qualifications include electrical and mechanical competencies, with PLC knowledge advantageous.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications are a must with 2–3 years relevant experience.
• Mechanical qualifications or proven experience in pipefitting, welding and tooling works.
• PLC knowledge is advantageous.
• Electrical engineers to provide evidence of 17th or above electrical legislation.
• Knowledge of production processes to achieve conformance of H&S and quality.
• Knowledge of Engineering and Technology processes for continuous improvement.
• Basic knowledge of ordering equipment/spares from placement to delivery.
• Conduct root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to apply ethical reasoning and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support Health & Safety / Environmental requirements per Ideal Standard standards and permit procedures.
• Respond to breakdowns and repair plant/equipment within required times with high standards.
• Supply routine breakdown and project status information to engineering team Leader.
• Coordinate with technicians, day shift and contract engineers for timely repairs.
• Ensure engineering interventions meet required standards and best practice.
• Contribute to Plant Engineering projects and design considerations of equipment and processes.
• Identify areas to reduce maintenance spend and machine downtime.
• Update and control of engineering report documentation and spares management.
• Manage permits to ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Mechanical qualifications

PLC knowledge

Electrical legislation knowledge

Engineering software/tools

Spare parts management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

TPM software

Job description

We are hiring a multi-skilled shift engineer to facilitate all engineering activities for maintaining a 24hr manufacturing plant. You will handle breakdown repairs, health and safety improvements, and drive projects to improve plant performance and efficiency.

The role involves days, evenings and nights as a solo shift engineer alongside shift technicians to keep operations running smoothly. Essential qualifications include electrical and mechanical competencies, with PLC knowledge advantageous.