Shift Support Engineer

ALPLA UK Ltd; Port Sunlight; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global plastic packaging leader located in Wirral is seeking a Shift Support Engineer to assist the Shift Engineer in maintaining plant operations. This role focuses on ensuring production equipment runs efficiently with a strong commitment to safety and quality. Candidates should have a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and ideally experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Christmas vouchers

PerkBox - discounts

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained preferred.
• Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support production equipment operation and reliability.
• Carry out servicing and maintenance tasks.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Respond to machine breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Maintenance of site machinery

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Continuous improvement initiatives

Safety-first culture promotion

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

Shift Support Engineer

Location: Wirral

Permanent

Shift Pattern 4 on / 4 off - 12 hour days & nights

£47,000 + Benefits

Benefits package

• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Employee Christmas vouchers
• PerkBox - High Street brand discounts
• Long service awards

At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated Shift Support Engineer to work alongside the Shift Engineer in supporting all aspects of plant, facility, and asset maintenance. This role plays a key part in driving Operational Excellence, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

You will receive full company training and guidance, with the opportunity to develop into a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Engineer to ensure production equipment operates efficiently and reliably.
• Carry out servicing and maintenance of site machinery.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and support root cause analysis (RCA).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Promote and lead a strong safety-first culture at all times.

Key Requirements

• Apprentice-trained preferred.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline is essential.
• Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is beneficial.
• Experience with computer-controlled systems is beneficial.

What We Offer

• Additional Training and Professional Development
• Free uniform and PPE
• Free parking on site
• Life assurance from day one
• Company Pension scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Long service awards

Perk Box

• Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more
• A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
• Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists

Please contact Nathan Turtington (UK Internal Recruiter) for more information