Shift Engineer (Mechanical Biased)

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead, Bristol, Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing seeks a skilled Shift Engineer with a mechanical bias to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing a variety of production and packaging machinery, ensuring operational efficiency. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems will be crucial as you tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a thriving company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

21 Shifts Holiday

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance X3

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on fault finding.
• Proficient in manual machining and working with PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical & mechanical fault finding on production machinery.
• Engage in projects and continuous improvement within the factory.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Fault Finding

Manual Machining

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher

17th or 18th Edition

Tools

PLC Systems (Siemens & Allen Bradley)

Manual Milling Machines

Lathes

Job description

Shift Engineer (Mechanically Biased)
Buckinghamshire

Commutable from - Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford, Northampton

12hr Shift Pattern - Panama Days & Nights (6-6)

£53,500

Benefits:

• 21 Shifts Holiday, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance X3, Company Sick Pay

Our client is a leading food manufacturing company, the site is part of a larger group, with sites throughout Europe. Due to growth and further expansion within the factory, they are looking for a shift engineer (mechanically biased) to join their team.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical & mechanical fault finding, PPM's, repairs and of all site food production & packaging machinery
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding & repairs
• Manual machining - milling, turning, grinding, use of lathes
• Projects & continuous improvement work
• Working on hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, shafts, drives, sensors, chains
• PLC - electrical fault finding - Siemens & Allen Bradley

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must be a mechanically biased shift engineer
• Used manual milling & turning machines, lathes
• PLC - electrical fault finding skills
• Must have worked in some form of fast-paced manufacturing - ideally food
• Dealt with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, sensors, drives, gearboxes, bearings
• Must have completed some form of apprenticeship - NVQ Level 3 or higher
• 17^th or 18^th Edition beneficial
• Need to be able to follow electrical & mechanical diagrams
• Attitude and team fit important - willing to get involved and help in all areas
• Beneficial if can do mechanical fabrication & welding

To apply please email your CV / resume to [e-mail].

Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438