Shift Engineering Technician

Nestlé; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé York Factory is seeking an Engineering Technician to implement and execute the factory asset maintenance programme. You will reduce unplanned stops, optimise maintenance cost and increase asset intensity by repairing, reporting and analyzing failures and executing planned maintenance.

You will provide technical coaching, lead problem solving, and help train factory staff while driving continuous improvement in a 24/7 shift environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 and a formal electrical qualification or equivalent.
• Time served apprenticeship with mechanical/electrical exposure.
• Dual training preferred (mechanical and electrical) with manufacturing experience.
• 18th Edition BS7671 wiring regulations knowledge.
• Experience with installation, inspection and testing (minor works).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to reduce losses and coach problem solving.
• Input for annual maintenance budget and track work-order costs.
• Support production to eliminate defects, safety risks and chronic issues.
• Lead and participate in breakdown analysis.
• Ensure maintenance activities are scheduled and high quality.
• Assist with technical training for factory staff.
• Strong problem solving and fault diagnosis with CMMS knowledge.
• Team player with drive for continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Fault diagnosis

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

National Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Time served apprenticeship

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Installation/Testing experience (City and Guilds or minor works)

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Location: York Factory

Salary £68749.00 Depending On Experience.

Shift Pattern: 24/7 cover days & nights spread over a 4 week rolling pattern

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for the implementation and execution of the factory asset maintenance programme aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost and as a result increase asset intensity. This includes the repairing, reporting and analysis of unplanned technical failures, and the execution of planned and scheduled maintenance in order to prevent unplanned technical failures. Provide technical expertise to reduce both technical and production losses, including coaching and/or participating in problem solving, implementing solutions, sharing knowledge, building competence.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

As an Engineering Technician, you will participate in the implementation and execution of the factory asset maintenance programme, aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost and as a result increase asset intensity.

• Providing technical expertise to reduce both technical and production losses, including coaching and/or participating in problem solving, implementing solutions, sharing knowledge, building competence
• Providing input for annual maintenance budget. Reporting and tracking of the maintenance work order costs
• Support production to eliminate quality defects, safety risks and chronic technical issues
• Lead and participate in breakdown analysis
• Actively participate in maintenance routines to ensure that maintenance activities are scheduled and executed in time with high quality
• Assist with the technical training program for all factory operational staff
• Strong Problem Solving and Fault Diagnosis skills are essential as well as previous knowledge of a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• You will be a team player with a real drive for continuous improvement and development.

Your ingredients for success

• Will have an NVQ Level 3 and National Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, as well as a time served apprenticeship (please ensure detailed on CV)
• Ideally you will be dual trained (mechanical and electrical) with proven experience in manufacturing, Food industry being preferable
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• Experience in Installation and inspection and Testing e.g minor works training or City and Guilds

What You Need To Know

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestlé sponsorship.

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland