Shift Engineer – East London

Wagstaff Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% Matched Private Pension

Training & Development Plan

22 Shift Holidays

Reduced Healthcare Scheme

Simply Health Discounts

Online Staff Discounts Platform

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is looking for a Multi-skilled Shift Engineer (Mechanically Biased) in North East London. You will provide electrical and mechanical support for all production equipment and work in a busy manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, relevant qualifications, and a positive character. The salary ranges from £59,000 to £60,000 per annum with various benefits including a matched pension and training development.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced multi-skilled engineer with a strong mechanical bias.
• Previously worked in food or FMCG manufacturing/production.
• Must have completed a UK based time-served apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical & mechanical support & repairs for all production equipment.
• Carry out PPMs, reactive maintenance & project work.
• Working on conveyors, food production & packaging machinery.

Skills

Multi-skilled Engineer

Mechanical Bias

Electrical Support

PLC Knowledge

Project Engineering

CMMS Knowledge

Continuous Improvements

17th or 18th Edition Qualified

Education

HNC/HND level Engineering

NVQ Level 3 Engineering

Job description

Shift Engineer (Mechanically Biased)

North East London (E10)

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

£60,000 + Overtime

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

Benefits

• Up to 10% Matched Private Pension + Life Assurance X4
• Training & Development Plan
• 22 Shift Holidays
• Reduced Healthcare Scheme
• Simply Health Discounts – Eyecare, Dental, Chiropractic
• Online Staff Discounts Platform (Save around £3k per year!)

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
• Project engineering – hands‑on equipment upgrades & continuous improvements
• 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
• 17th or 18th Edition qualified beneficial
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems

Job Tenure: Permanent | Salary: £59,000 – £60,000 per annum + Benefits | Location: East London, London

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