Shift Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Bedfordshire is seeking a Shift Engineer to provide electrical and mechanical support for production equipment. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years' experience in FMCG or packaging environments, possess multi-skilled engineering capabilities, and be prepared to support on-call duties. This role offers a competitive salary with additional payments for overtime and weekend cover.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in FMCG or packaging manufacturing.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of carrying out CI projects and machine installations.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical & mechanical support & repairs for all production equipment.
• Fix production machinery and automation equipment.
• Support engineering shift managers with project work and machine installs.
• Conduct PPM's, electrical & mechanical fault finding.
• Work as part of a weekend call-out / standby rota.
• Carry out mechanical fabrication and repairs.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer (electrical & mechanical)

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Problem solving

PLC systems (Siemens)

Mechanical fabrication

Fitting and machining skills

Education

Apprenticeship trained or time-served engineering

Mechanical & electrical qualifications

Job description

Shift Engineer

Bedfordshire (MK40)

£48,000 + Regular Overtime & Call-Out-Payment

Monday-Friday 3-Shift (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6) + Weekend Call-Out Cover

(£200 per weekend + X4 overtime hourly rate when called in)

Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturer that is making a huge investment in the factory over the next 5 years. Due to this growth and new production lines being installed, they are looking to grow the engineering function with the addition of new shift engineers.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide electrical & mechanical support & repairs for all production equipment & site services
• Fixing production machinery, industrial processing equipment, conveyors, packaging machinery, automation & controls, PLC's, SCADA Systems, robots, site services, facilities
• Supporting the engineering shift managers with project work - new machine & production line installs
• PPM's, electrical & mechanical fault finding, problem solving, machine upgrades
• PLC - electrical fault finding
• Mechanical fabrication, fitting, machining & welding to make parts & repairs
• Work as part of a weekend call-out / standby rota when needed (£200 additional payments)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Must be a multi-skilled engineer (electrical & mechanical)
• Apprenticeship trained or a time-served engineering with mechanical & electrical qualifications
• At least 4 years+ experience previously working in FMCG or packaging manufacturing
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong electrical & mechanical fault finding & problem solving skills
• PLC - electrical fault finding - Siemens
• Experience of carrying out CI projects, new machine installations
• Experienced in planning & scheduling PPM work
• Must be happy covering a weekend call-out / standby cover when needed (additional payments)
• Mechanical fabrication, fitting, welding & machining skills beneficial

To apply please email your CV / resume to [e-mail] / 01908 010 438

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.