Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased)

TipTopJob; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Essex is seeking a multi-skilled shift engineer with a mechanical bias to join their growing engineering team. Responsibilities include carrying out planned preventive maintenance and troubleshooting industrial machinery. The ideal candidate should have a recognised engineering apprenticeship and experience in heavy industrial manufacturing. Competitive salary of £50,000 plus overtime and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

16 Private Pension

Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday + Banks

Qualifications

• Must be a multi-skilled engineer with a mechanical bias.
• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 or higher).
• Experience of heavy industrial manufacturing equipment/systems.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM, reactive and predictive maintenance.
• Dealing with industrial processing and manufacturing equipment.
• Working on machinery such as conveyors, mixers, and PLCs.

Skills

Mechanical bias

Fault-finding capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Prioritisation skills

Flexible character

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 or higher)

Tools

Electrical and mechanical equipment

Industrial processing machinery

PLC systems

Job description

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)

GBP50,000 + Overtime

Benefits

• 16 Private Pension, Life Assurance, Enhanced Financial Plans
• Staff Discounts Schemes, Yearly Salary Reviews, EAP, Uniform and PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Banks, Physical and 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 And Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills And 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 and 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

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.