Shift Engineer (Electrical bias)

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join their dedicated team in Sunderland. This role involves providing emergency breakdown response, conducting regular maintenance, and ensuring optimal performance of production machinery. You will be part of a close-knit team, contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering practices on site. If you possess a solid background in electrical engineering and are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Time served apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery.
• Carry out regular planned maintenance as per schedule.
• Monitor performance of all production equipment.

Skills

Motors/Drives

PLC's

Gearbox/transmissions

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

Job description

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Shift Engineer (Electrical bias), Sunderland

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Client:

Manpower

Location:

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced maintenance engineer with sound knowledge of Motors/Drives, Gearbox/transmissions, and PLC's?

Can you commit to working 4 on, 4 off, 2 days, 2 nights (6-6)?

Manpower UK Print & Packaging Division are currently working on behalf of one of our valued partners, to assist them in finding a maintenance shift engineer to join their close-knit team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager your role will:

• Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery and equipment and any other supporting equipment and services as required
• Carry out regular planned maintenance, as per the schedule
• Provide ideas and suggestions on how to improve all aspects of engineering on site
• Fill in accurately all records and documentation relating to planned or unplanned maintenance of the equipment
• Support and assist members of the site management team with regards to maximising machine utilisation
• Ensure that all mechanical/electrical repairs, plus maintenance to all services, machinery and equipment are actioned
• Closely monitor performance of all production equipment, note any problem areas or recurring faults, offer ideas for improvements, and carry out any agreed modifications as necessary
• Ensure that all items removed from the stores are accounted for and relevant records are filled in
• Maintain a safe system of work and risk assessments throughout the course of day-to-day duties
• Organise external service engineers and contractors and ensure that all contractors adopt safe systems of work

Key Results Areas/Outputs

• Adherence to Planned Maintenance Schedule 90%
• 100% of Log sheets completed fully and accurately
• Unplanned machine downtime at 10% reduction over previous year.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

Knowledge

• Motors/Drives
• PLC's
• Gearbox/transmissions

Apply today for a member of the team to review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you!

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