Shift Engineer

D R Newitt & Associates; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected FMCG manufacturer in Maidstone is seeking a proactive Shift Engineer to join their high-performing team. The role involves assessing production breakdowns, applying hands-on engineering to minimize downtime, and completing scheduled maintenance tasks. Candidates should have electrical qualifications and maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £48,000, along with a range of benefits including private medical insurance and a company pension.

Benefits

Life Assurance (x2 annually salary)

Discounts on a selection of retailers

Holiday purchase scheme

Private medical after probation

Green car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is important.
• Electrical qualifications must be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Assess production breakdowns and prioritize interventions.
• Apply hands-on engineering to minimize downtime.
• Complete assigned PPM/inspections on time.

Skills

Maintenance experience within FMCG/Manufacturing

Multi-skilled with electrical bias

Understanding of H&S

Forward-thinking with CI exposure

Education

Relevant Electrical qualifications

Job description

Working Pattern: 4 on 4 off DnN

Salary: Up to £48,000

Location: Kent, UK

We are proud to be working with a well-established FMCG manufacturer based in Kent, renowned for their high-quality products and continuous commitment to innovation.

We're seeking a skilled and proactive Shift Engineer to join their close-knit, high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is looking to be part of a forward-thinking company investing heavily in the future of production technology.

Duties

• Assess production breakdowns with Manufacturing/Technical teams to prioritise intervention/resources.
• Apply hands-on engineering to restore equipment quickly, minimising downtime and waste.
• Complete assigned PPM/inspections on time with full documentation, demonstrating preventative maintenance commitment.
• Follow approved spares ordering and booking out procedures.
• Proactively identifying Equipment risk and actioning before equipment failure can happen.

Requirements

• Maintenance experience within the FMCG/Manufacturing - desirable
• Multi skilled with an electrical bias
• Relevant Electrical qualifications
• Understanding of H&S
• Forward-thinking with CI exposure

Benefits

• Life Assurance (x2 annually salary)
• Discounts and cash back on a selection of hundreds of top retailers etc
• Holiday purchase up to 3days after a years' service
• Private medical after probationary period
• Drive Green car lease scheme (electric cars can be charged free on site)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Job Type: Full-time

For further details, please apply now.