Shift Engineer

Flexipol Packaging Limited; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance

Additional days holiday for LOS

Vouchers for LOS

Option to buy additional days annual/

Job summary

Flexipol Packaging Limited is seeking a Shift Engineer to join the Engineering Department at the Dunstable site. You will assess machinery performance, report defects, and respond to breakdowns while supporting safety and efficiency across processes.

The role requires an apprentice-trained engineer (Level 3) with experience in FMCG, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and workshop tools. Panama shifts run 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am, with a focus on safe, proactive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an FMCG environment is required.
• Apprentice trained to minimum Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with workshop equipment such as mitre saw, pillar drill, hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Routinely assess machinery and report defects to the Engineering Manager.
• Prohibit use of any unsafe machine to protect staff.
• Communicate concerns about plant, buildings and machinery to the Engineering Manager.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Shift Managers as needed.
• Carry out stock checks and request parts when necessary.
• Perform routine plant checks on chillers, compressors and vacuum systems.
• Execute additional tasks as directed by the Engineering Manager.

Skills

FMCG experience

Apprentice level 3

Mechanical or electrical

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Workshop tools

Education

Engineering apprenticeship L3

Tools

Mitre saw

Pillar drill

Hand tools

Job description

Hours of work: Average of 38.5 hours a week

Shifts: Panama shifts, covering days 07.00am to 19.00pm and nights 19.00pm to 07.00am.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Engineer to join us in our engineering department. Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will assess and support machinery operational and safety performance at the Dunstable site, record issues found, and corrective actions taken to rectify issues, as well as respond to breakdowns.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To routinely assess the machinery and report any defects that need attention to the Engineering Manager.
• To make safe and if necessary, prohibit the use of any machine that is liable to cause injury to any employee or visitor to the site.
• To communicate all areas of concern regarding the Plant, buildings, and machinery to the Engineering Manager.
• Troubleshooting and resolving problems in conjunction with the Shift Managers where necessary.
• Stock checks and requests for parts where necessary.
• Routine plant checks, chillers/compressors/vacuum systems.
• Carrying out any other appropriate instructions/tasks necessary to the success of the business as determined by Engineering Manager.

The person:

• Strong individual with an analytical and logical approach to problem solving.
• Someone who has high attention to detail.
• A can-do attitude, able to overcome obstacles with a team approach.
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your time and to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels and to motivate others.

Knowledge, training, and experience required:

• Must have proven experience in FMCG environment
• Apprentice trained to minimum level 3, with relevant qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in using workshop equipment and tools, e.g., mitre saw, pillar drill and hand tools.
• Experience gained from working in a food / pharmaceutical environment

Package:

• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Option to buy additional days annual leave
• Life Insurance
• Additional days holiday for length of service (LOS)
• Vouchers for LOS
• Panama shifts, covering days and nights 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Dependant on skills, experience and qualifications

Experience: Mechanical Electrical Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems