Shift Engineer

Hunter Selection; Wytham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering firm is seeking a Shift Engineer in Wytham to perform maintenance on production and packaging machinery. Ideal candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 or higher in engineering and have strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. This role offers a salary of £60,000 with benefits such as a private pension and holidays. Apply by emailing your CV to the contact provided.

Benefits

Private Pension

Life Assurance X4

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

24/7 EAP

Discount Platforms

Qualifications

• Must have worked in a fast-paced manufacturing industry.
• Strong electrical & mechanical fault finding & diagnostics skills.
• Any experience of installation, commissioning & project work would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of production machinery.
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding, troubleshooting & repairs.
• Installation, commissioning & modifications of new equipment.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

PLC troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering

Completed time-served apprenticeship

HNC/HNC qualified

Job description

Shift Engineer

West Oxfordshire

Monday‑Friday 3‑Shift Pattern (6‑2 / 2‑10 / 10‑6)

£60,000

Benefits

• Private Pension, Life Assurance X4
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• 24/7 EAP, Discount Platforms

Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of all the site production, process & packaging machinery and systems
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding, troubleshooting & repairs
• PLC - electrical fault finding
• Installation, commissioning & modifications of new equipment
• Working on motors, gearboxes, drives, inverters, sensors, pneumatics, circuits, VSD's
• Shift handovers, ordering spares & parts, liaise with suppliers
• Record all maintenance activities, manage contractors

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ideally be a multi‑skilled engineer
• Must have completed a time‑served apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Ideally HNC / HNC qualified
• Must have worked in some form of fast‑paced manufacturing industry
• Strong electrical & mechanical fault finding & diagnostics skills
• PLC - electrical fault finding capabilities
• Team player, good communication skills
• Any experience of installation, commissioning & project work would be beneficial

To apply please email your CV / resume to [ ]. - Chris Gumm

Note: This advert contains no discriminatory terms in line with the Equality Act 2010. The applicant will be considered regardless of protected characteristics.