Shift Engineer

Hexcel Corporation; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is actively seeking a Shift Engineer for our Duxford, UK location to maintain site reliability and lead maintenance activities across the plant.

You will diagnose faults, implement root-cause actions, manage PPM schedules, and support safety and production improvements while collaborating with suppliers and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as an electrically biased maintenance engineer in manufacturing/process environments.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance activities across the site to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Carry out fault finding, repairs and implement root cause corrective actions.
• Develop, execute and maintain planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Support projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance safety and production efficiency.
• Respond to mechanical and electrical breakdowns to minimise downtime and restore production.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and equipment manuals.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and drive-related issues.
• Liaise with suppliers, OEMs and contractors to support equipment improvements and maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide daily reports to management and stakeholders.
• Train production personnel in basic maintenance activities and machine set-up procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma or HNC in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)

BS7671 18th Edition qualification

Level 3 NVQ Diploma or HNC in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

Completed recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

PLCs

Variable speed drives

Microsoft Office

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Shift Engineer for our Duxford, UK location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Support maintenance activities across the site to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Carry out fault finding, repairs and implement root cause corrective actions.
• Develop, execute and maintain planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Support projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance safety and production efficiency.
• Respond to mechanical and electrical breakdowns to minimise downtime and restore production.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and equipment manuals.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and drive-related issues.
• Liaise with suppliers, OEMs and contractors to support equipment improvements and maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide daily reports to management and stakeholders.
• Train production personnel in basic maintenance activities and machine set-up procedures.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma or HNC in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) or equivalent.
• BS7671 18th Edition qualification.
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma or HNC in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance.
• Completed recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Minimum five years' experience as an electrically biased maintenance engineer within a manufacturing or process environment.
• Knowledge and experience of PLCs and variable speed drives (desirable).
• ATEX, DSEAR and COMPEX training or awareness (desirable).
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations; IOSH qualification desirable.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organisational and time management skills, with a self-motivated and proactive approach.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.