Shift Engineer

Hexcel Corporation; Duxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a Shift Engineer for the Duxford, UK site. You will support maintenance, diagnose faults, and drive continuous improvements across plant performance and safety.

The role requires five years' electrical bias in a manufacturing setting, with PLCs, drives, and electrical/mechanical expertise. Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK and thrive in a hands-on, proactive team environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/HNC in Electrotechnical Services or equivalent required.
• Level 3 NVQ/HNC in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance required.
• Completed recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Minimum five years' experience as an electrically biased maintenance engineer.
• Experience with PLCs and variable speed drives desirable.
• ATEX/DSEAR/COMPEX training or awareness desirable.
• IOSH qualification desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organisational and time management skills.

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 schedules.
• Support projects to enhance safety and production efficiency.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and restore production.
• Interpret drawings and electrical/mechanical manuals.
• Diagnose PLC and drive-related issues.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for equipment improvements.
• Maintain maintenance records and provide daily reports.

Skills

PLC expertise

Electrical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

L3 NVQ Diploma or HNC in Electrotechnical Services

L3 NVQ Diploma or HNC in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

Completed engineering apprenticeship

BS7671 18th Edition

Tools

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.