Shift Engineer

Response Personnel Ltd; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel agency is seeking a Shift Engineer for a permanent position in Dunstable. This role involves liaising with the Maintenance Manager for work planning, ensuring efficient breakdown response, and delivering maintenance tasks. Candidates must have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and relevant certifications. The position offers competitive hourly rates and benefits including a pension and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Pension

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday per annum

Onsite parking

Free EV charging for staff

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an engineering background, either mechanical or electrical.
• Previous hands-on knowledge of the food industry is preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Maintenance Manager to prioritize work.
• Deliver maintenance priorities and log tasks in SAP.
• Attend breakdowns on site and minimize downtime.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English grade A-C, or equivalent

17th or 18th edition certification

HND/HNC electrical/mechanical engineering

Strong problem-solving skills

Good organisational skills

Good interpersonal and team working skills

Ability to adapt to change

Customer focused

Education

17th or 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations

HND/HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Auto-Cad

PLC programming

Job description

ROLE TITLE: Shift Engineer

HOURS: Full Time - Permanent

WORKING PATTERN: Rotating Day and Late Shifts

LOCATION: Dunstable, Bedfordshire

REPORTING TO: Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities of Shift Engineer / Maintenance Engineer

• To liaise with the Maintenance Manager to plan & prioritise work to minimise downtime and maximise output.
• To deliver maintenance priorities (PPMs) and ensure these are logged when complete in SAP to ensure failure to complete PPMs is communicated.
• Attend breakdowns on site ensuring there is always a rapid response and that plant equipment and machinery breakdown time is minimised.
• Carry out repairs to plant, equipment and facilities during production, effectively and efficiently either alone or as part of a team.
• To continuously identify ways to reduce costs and improve standards and efficiency in all areas.
• To achieve hygiene audit standards in the engineering function & plan and assist in routine shutdown for hygiene purposes.
• Championing Continuous Improvement within the company.
• To control the maintenance of service equipment.
• To work proactively with all Team Leaders to develop and drive a culture of safe working practices and environment.
• Improve OEE.
• Participate in the out of hours on call system when required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English grade A-C, or equivalent
• 17th or 18th edition
• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regs
• HND/HNC electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Possess engineering background, either mechanical, electrical
• Previous hands‑on knowledge of working within the food industry
• Previous experience in FMCG
• Able to manage varied workload
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Customer focused
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Confident decision‑making ability
• Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally at all levels
• Good influencing skills
• Able to explain project ideas and plans clearly
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Can demonstrate patience and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people
• Self‑motivated
• Self‑starter

Desirable

• Auto‑Cad software
• PLC programming & fault finding
• FLT licence
• IPAF 3a & 3b or equivalent
• Demonstrable knowledge of quality systems including documentation

Key Working Relationships

• Line Manager
• Team Members
• Customers
• Suppliers
• Finance
• HR
• Sales
• Production
• Supply Chain
• Technical

This is a Full Time Permanent position - if interested please apply today.

Pay rates

• Hourly rates: £22.79 for basic shift and £25.76 for late shift.
• Overtime is x1.5 weekdays and weekend 1.75

Shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 M-F / 13:45 - 23:45 Midnight M-T on rotation

The role also attracts the following benefits: Pension, Discretionary Bonus Scheme, 25 days holiday per annum.

There is onsite parking and free EV charging for staff.

Candidates must have 18th Edition electrical (17th would be fine too) and preferably have food industry experience.