Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased)

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased) to perform maintenance on industrial equipment. The role involves both electrical and mechanical fault finding. Candidates should have a multi-skilled background, ideally with experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments. A recognised NVQ Level 3 engineering apprenticeship is essential for this position, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

16% Private Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Financial Plans

Yearly Salary Reviews

Physical & Mental Wellbeing Plans

25 Days Holiday + Banks

Qualifications

• Must be a multi-skilled engineer with mechanical bias.
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities required.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM, reactive & predictive maintenance.
• Deal with industrial processing & manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with the maintenance supervisor to prioritise tasks.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering - mechanically biased

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Problem solving

Experience with heavy industrial equipment

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship - NVQ Level 3 or higher

Job description

Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased)

South Essex (RM18)

Commutable from - Grays, Romford, Tilbury, Pufleet, Basildon, Southend-On-Sea, Wickford

Monday-Friday Double Days (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

+ 1 in 6 Week Call Out Rota (24/7)

£50,000 + Overtime

Benefits

• 16% Private Pension, Life Assurance, Enhanced Financial Plans
• Staff Discounts Schemes, Yearly Salary Reviews, EAP, Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Banks, Physical & Mental Wellbeing Plans

Our client is a leading manufacturer, part of a multi-billion-pound global group, with a reputation for product quality which is second to none and industry leading standards. Due to growth within the engineering team, they are looking for a multi-skilled shift engineer, with a mechanical biased.

Role & Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM, reactive & predictive maintenance/breakdown analysis
• Dealing with industrial processing & manufacturing equipment
• Working on such machinery / systems as:- conveyors, silos, blowers, presses, baggers, production equipment, mixers, elevators, PLC's, fillers, robotics, 415V ac
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding, analysis & repair
• Part of the 1 in 6 week call out rota (24/7)
• Work closely with the maintenance supervisor to prioritise PPM's, order spares / parts

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Must be a multi-skilled engineer - mechanically biased
• Have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship - NVQ Level 3 or higher
• Be a problem solver, approachable, with good prioritisation skills
• Able to react to breakdowns effectively, safely and efficiently
• Both electrical & mechanical fault-finding capabilities
• Need to be comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and using breathing equipment
• Ideally have worked in food, FMCG, industrial fast-paced manufacturing
• Flexible character - willing to partake in an on-call-rota, work extra hours if needed
• Experience of heavy industrial manufacturing equipment/systems
• Worked on compressors, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, chains, belts, blowers, rollers
• Mechanical fabrication, fitting, machining, welding skills would be beneficial

To apply please email your CV / resume to [e-mail] - Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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