Shift Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% matched private pension + 4x

Life Assurance

Training & Development Plan

22 Shifts Holiday

Reduced Healthcare Scheme

Simply Health Discounts - Eyecare, etc

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Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Multi-skilled Shift Engineer (mechanically biased) to join a leading food manufacturer in the London area. You will provide electrical and mechanical support, carry out PPMs, and work on conveyors, packaging machinery, PLCs, and automation systems.

The role requires a UK-based time-served apprenticeship, HNC/HND preferred or NVQ Level 3, and a strong ability to perform under pressure in a busy FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced multi-skilled engineer with a strong mechanical bias.
• Experience in food or FMCG manufacturing/production.
• Qualified to HNC/HND level preferably or NVQ Level 3 Engineering as a minimum.
• Must have completed a UK-based time-served apprenticeship.
• Able to work well under pressure in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Positive and driven character.
• Knowledge of continuous improvements and project work.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical & mechanical support & repairs for all production equipment & site services
• Carry out PPM's, reactive maintenance & project work
• Working on conveyors, food production & packaging machinery, PLC's, mixers, rollers, ovens, freezers, automation & controls, control panels, steam systems, robotics, wrappers, baggers
• Carry out planned maintenance activities to ensure plant safety & reliability
• Dealing with pneumatics, inverters, compressors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, inverters, sensors
• Utilise the CMMS systems fully and assist in its development

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Mechanical bias

Food/FMCG experience

Strong problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

NVQ Level 3 Engineering

UK time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Commutable from - Stratford, Walthamstow, Enfield, Cheshunt, Romford, Edgware, Harlow, Barking

4on 4off Days & Nights (6:30-6:30)

Up to 10% Matched Private Pension + Life Assurance X4

Training & Development Plan

22 Shifts Holiday

Reduced Healthcare Scheme

Simply Health Discounts - Eyecare, Dental, Chiropractic

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Our client is a leading food manufacturer, supplying into bakeries, supermarkets and online food delivery companies. They are looking for an experienced Multi-skilled Shift Engineer that is mechanically biased, to join their close-knit team.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide electrical & mechanical support & repairs for all production equipment & site services
• Carry out PPM's, reactive maintenance & project work
• Working on conveyors, food production & packaging machinery, PLC's, mixers, rollers, ovens, freezers, automation & controls, control panels, steam systems, robotics, wrappers, baggers
• Carry out planned maintenance activities to ensure plant safety & reliability
• Dealing with pneumatics, inverters, compressors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, inverters, sensors
• Utilise the CMMS systems fully and assist in its development

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must be an experienced multi-skilled engineer but have a strong mechanical biased
• Previously have worked in food or FMCG manufacturing/production
• Qualified to HNC/HND level preferably or NVQ Level 3 Engineering as a minimum

MUST have completed a UK based time-served-apprenticeship

• Able to work well under pressure in a busy manufacturing environment
• Positive and driven character
• Knowledge of continuous improvements and project work
• Able to work well under pressure
• 17

th or 18

• Working knowledge of CMMS systems

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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.

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