Shift Control Engineer

Knauf; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction materials manufacturer is seeking a Shift Control Engineer to maximize plant availability and ensure effective operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to Health & Safety, possess technical knowledge of PLCs and related systems, and work collaboratively within a busy team environment. A willingness to learn and strong attention to detail are key attributes. The role offers comprehensive perks including enhanced holiday pay and career progression routes.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Pay

Group Income Protection

Career Progression Routes

Employee Assistance Programme

On site Gyms

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of PLC’s, Drives, Networks & Mechanics.
• Experience in Health & Safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn new skills for the role.

Responsibilities

• Maximize plant availability and ensure effective operation.
• Lead documentation and software backup processes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Support Engineering group with financial controls.

Skills

Problem resolution

Health and Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

HNC qualification in a Technical discipline

Tools

Rockwell Logix PLC's

Power flex / Ultra Drives

Devicenet / Ethernet

Job description

Job Title : Shift Control Engineer

Knauf stands for opportunity . We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Engineering Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values‑led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. … To learn more about the business, click here .

Can you say ‘yes’?…

Do you like to work as part of a busy team?

Do you have health and safety as a priority?

Do you work with the customer in mind?

Do you have a strong eye for detail?

As a Shift Control Engineer , you will maximize the availability of the plant and processes, and ensure they operate effectively, efficiently and safely with a behavioral commitment to the Knauf family values.

What you’ll be doing…

• Carry out effective, efficient fault finding and problem resolution to root cause where possible on a wide range of complex systems in a continuous process environment so that they maintain the plant to deliver the target operating efficiencies.
• You will be the lead for your area to ensure documentation is available and up to date and a routine software backup / comparison is completed and stored correctly.
• Be the key contact point for any projects or modifications in your area.
• Apply, and ensure compliance, with the Company’s Health & Safety and Environmental Policy and Procedures so that a safe and secure environment is maintained.
• Support the Engineering group by following all financial control procedures so that the Engineering Team has an accurate and up to date picture of current spend vs. budget.
• Actively engage in plant CI activities.
• Support the Engineering Manager in keeping the Site, buildings and fabric, physical infrastructure and Manufacturing and Assembly assets and equipment, in a well maintained and safe condition.
• Ensure effective utilization of the shift craftsman.

A full role profile is available upon request

What we’d love for you to have :

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage :

• Time served multi skilled engineer ideally with HNC qualification in a Technical discipline or suitable knowledge through experience.
• A strong technical knowledge of PLC’s, Drives, Networks & Mechanics.
• Rockwell (Allen Bradley) Logix PLC’s
• Power flex / Ultra Drives
• Good Mechanical grounding
• Devicenet / Ethernet
• Experienced in the application of Health & Safety procedures with an understanding of the principles of Employment and Safety at Work Legislation & PUWER Regulations.

We'll provide :

• Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
• 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
• Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Career Progression Routes
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Perkbox
• Access to Costco Membership
• Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
• On site Gyms
• Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site Car Charging Points

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.