Shift Engineer - Plant Maintenance & Reliability

Ball Corporation; Kettering; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Plant bonus

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Enhanced maternity pay

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Shift Engineer at our UK facility to support the plant's production goals and maintenance activities. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, following safety and food-safety guidelines, and contributing to continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of manufacturing experience, an apprenticeship in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum in the manufacturing environment.
• Apprenticeship in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Experience of preventative and planned maintenance.
• Ability to assist with breakdowns and line conversions.
• Sound communication skills, ability to clearly explain processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Performs various manual or mechanical production and support functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production and support equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Performs preventative maintenance on production and support equipment as required.
• Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, and parts required for assigned area.
• Supplies and maintains required hand tools.
• Initiate, review, and follows all standard operating procedures for area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Preventive maintenance

Breakdown support

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Apprenticeship in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ball Corporation is seeking a Shift Engineer at our UK facility to support the plant's production goals and maintenance activities. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, following safety and food-safety guidelines, and contributing to continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of manufacturing experience, an apprenticeship in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, and strong English communication skills.