Shift Engineer

Luton Bennett; Witney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading manufacturer located in Witney is seeking a Shift Engineer to handle maintenance and improvement projects focused on new robotic technology. This role offers a competitive salary package, extensive benefits, and a structured shift schedule with no weekend work. The successful candidate will possess a level 3 engineering qualification and demonstrate fault-finding skills in both mechanical and electrical domains. Join a dynamic team to influence change in a thriving manufacturing environment.

Benefits

32 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package including gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
• No weekend working expected.
• Experience with robotics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Assist in continuous improvement projects.
• Follow health and safety regulations on site.

Skills

Multiskilled engineering background

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Experience in automated manufacturing

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Shift Engineer (Engineer)

Witney, Oxford

Up to £51,750 (£45,000 Basic + 15% Shift Premium) + 32 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Extensive Flexible Company Benefits Package (Including cycle to work scheme, gym membership, dental insurance and dine out discounts, as well as access to Employee Assistance Programme)

40 Hours per Week Back Shift - Monday to Thursday 16:45 to 03:45 or 17:45 to 04:45

Shift Engineer required for a successful market leading manufacturer who offer excellent benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to secure a varied role working with robotics with scope to be a key player in improvement projects. The company are offering a shift-based role however this role requires no weekend working and a long weekend.

This role would suit a multi skilled engineer with experience working in a manufacturing environment. You will hold mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience and will hold a level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent).

The role itself will be predominantly working on the new robotic wall line that the company has recently invested heavily in. This varied position will entail both pre-planned and reactive maintenance as well as extensive project-based work for continuous improvement. Reporting into the Maintenance Manager, you will be a key member within a small maintenance team where you can influence change and move the company forward.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a market leading company who offer a varied role and training opportunities for the successful candidate. The company have multiple manufacturing sites in the UK and create a range of products for commercial and domestic customers. They are a medium/ heavy industry manufacturer and produce their products at a high volume.

Shift Engineer Role

• PPM and reactive maintenance on all production machinery and facilities.
• Update and maintain factory systems
• Work in line with health and safety on site.
• Work on continuous improvement projects.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with setting maintenance budgets and capex justifications.

Shift Engineer Candidate

• Will have maintenance and experience within an automated manufacturing facility.
• Multiskilled engineering background
• Hold a level 3 qualification (or equivalent)