Shift Engineer - FMCG Plant (Panama Days/Nights)

Flexipol Packaging Limited; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance

Additional days holiday for LOS

Vouchers for LOS

Option to buy additional days annual/

Job summary

Flexipol Packaging Limited is seeking a Shift Engineer to join the Engineering Department at the Dunstable site. You will assess machinery performance, report defects, and respond to breakdowns while supporting safety and efficiency across processes.

The role requires an apprentice-trained engineer (Level 3) with experience in FMCG, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and workshop tools. Panama shifts run 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am, with a focus on safe, proactive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an FMCG environment is required.
• Apprentice trained to minimum Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with workshop equipment such as mitre saw, pillar drill, hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Routinely assess machinery and report defects to the Engineering Manager.
• Prohibit use of any unsafe machine to protect staff.
• Communicate concerns about plant, buildings and machinery to the Engineering Manager.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Shift Managers as needed.
• Carry out stock checks and request parts when necessary.
• Perform routine plant checks on chillers, compressors and vacuum systems.
• Execute additional tasks as directed by the Engineering Manager.

Skills

FMCG experience

Apprentice level 3

Mechanical or electrical

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Workshop tools

Education

Engineering apprenticeship L3

Tools

Mitre saw

Pillar drill

Hand tools

Job description

Flexipol Packaging Limited is seeking a Shift Engineer to join the Engineering Department at the Dunstable site. You will assess machinery performance, report defects, and respond to breakdowns while supporting safety and efficiency across processes.

The role requires an apprentice-trained engineer (Level 3) with experience in FMCG, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and workshop tools. Panama shifts run 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am, with a focus on safe, proactive maintenance.