Shift Engineer

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer for a role based in Bedfordshire. Responsibilities include maintenance of manufacturing equipment, fault finding, and involvement in site projects in a fast-paced food environment. Suitable candidates will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship, be HNC qualified, and possess skills in electrical and mechanical fault finding. Benefits include competitive salary and various perks.

Benefits

Up to 10% Match Pension

X4 Life Assurance

BUPA Healthcare

21 Shifts Holiday

Staff Discounts Platform

Enhanced Parental Policies

Cycle-To-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food / FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Able to fault find both electrically & mechanically.
• Comfortable working at heights and in hot conditions.
• Proactive and willing to suggest continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reactive & planned maintenance across all areas.
• Carry out PPM schedule effectively and efficiently.
• Involved with site project work and machinery upgrades.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

PLC programming

CMMS system knowledge

Continuous improvements

Lean manufacturing

Team player

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

HNC qualified

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer – Bedfordshire (SG18). Commutable from Bedford, St. Neots, Stevenage, Royston, Hitchin, Biggleswade, Sandy, Welwyn. £52,500 + Overtime + 5% Bonus. 12hr Panama Shift - Days & Nights.

Benefits

• Up to 10% Match Pension, X4 Life Assurance
• BUPA Healthcare
• 21 Shifts Holiday
• EAP, Staff Discounts Platform, Enhanced Parental Policies, Cycle-To-Work-Scheme

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for reactive & planned maintenance across all areas of engineering - manufacturing, production, site services, infrastructure & plant equipment
• Carry out PPM schedule effectively and efficiently
• Involved with site project work - installations & upgrades to machinery
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding & repairs
• Dealing with high-speed food production, processing & packaging machinery, automation & controls
• PLC - electrical fault finding
• Worked on motors, servo drives, sensors, inverters, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, compressors
• Continuous improvements - suggesting new things, sharing ideas

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Be a multi-skilled engineer - ideally with an electrical biased
• Must have worked in a food / FMCG manufacturing environment that is fast paced
• Working knowledge of a CMMS system
• Be a team player, want proactive individuals
• Qualified to HNC level
• PLC - electrical fault finding
• Able to fault find both electrically & mechanically
• Comfortable working at heights and in hot conditions sometimes
• Happy working in a time-sensitive busy environment
• Have experience with continuous improvements & lean manufacturing
• Any qualifications in food hygiene, safety etc. beneficial

How to apply

To apply please email your CV / resume to [ ] - Chris Gumm - (phone number removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business