Shift Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bolton is seeking a Shift Engineer to maintain production equipment and ensure effective operations. You will be responsible for quick repairs to minimize downtime, perform planned maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have a background in food production or FMCG. This role offers a competitive salary of £41,253.00 and a rotating shift pattern with Monday to Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Proven troubleshooting skills in a food production environment.
• Experience with health and safety legislation compliance.
• Ability to work in a team and educate operators.

Responsibilities

• Identify faults on the production process efficiently.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks and report issues.
• Liaise with the Factory Engineer for spares availability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Repairing equipment breakdowns

Continuous improvement

Planned maintenance

Understanding of PLC programmes

Job description

Position: Shift Engineer

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Salary: £41,253.00

Shift Pattern: Rotating, Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 14:00/14:00 - 22:00

You will be responsible for repairing equipment breakdowns as quickly and effectively as possible to limit the impact on the site's production. Be proactive in continuous improvement and planned maintenance programs for all site equipment and processes. You will have a background in food production/FMCG.

Principal Tasks

• Identify and rectify as efficiently as possible any faults on the production process in line with current health and safety legislation. Notify the Factory Engineer of the anticipated "downtimes", complete report sheets and record all breakdown details (on task sheets), including time to rectify fault.
• Carry out planned routine maintenance tasks across the site and rectify any issues found, if time permits. Report any outstanding issues to Factory Engineer for an assessment of consequences and completion plan.
• Be proactive in the equipment / process continuous improvement programme and be aware of equipment performance trends such as efficiency, quality and waste.
• Carry out routine equipment installations as required and be involved in or be familiar with any project plans for the installation of new equipment.
• Responsible for the quality of information recorded in the shift log and effective communication at shift change. This ensures unfinished tasks can be safely completed and the previous shift issues understood.
• Any changes made to PLC programmes will be backed up and any other changes made to equipment installations or settings must be updated in the required files or manuals.
• Liaise with the Factory Engineer (Store) using all available information to determine availability of required spares. If the outcome is a non-stock item then the existing ordering procedure should be followed. Out of normal hours the existing stores procedure should be followed and if a part requires ordering it must be reported to the Factory Engineer who will determine the urgency and consequence. All items for refurbishment or that have been repaired must be correctly labelled and stored in the allotted place.
• Contacting external suppliers / technical support may be required out of normal hours to liaise on problems.
• As part of the team-working environment assist in educating operators in the mechanical operation of their equipment ensuring that health and safety legislation is complied with. This will allow them to assist with basic maintenance practices and ensure the correct set-up procedures are followed for their equipment.
• Ensure that Company health and safety standards are complied with and safe working practices are always adopted.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties suitable to the level and responsibilities of this role as required.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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