Electrical Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

As a Shift Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous operation of a state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the efficiency, safety, and quality of production processes, contributing to the delivery of premium dairy products to customers.

• Operate as the sole shift engineer, managing all engineering tasks during your shift.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on machinery and equipment used in food production.
• Proactively identify potential issues and implement preventive measures to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns or technical problems during production hours.
• Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostic tests to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with production teams to develop and implement maintenance schedules that do not disrupt production flow.
• Monitor and control equipment performance, ensuring optimal efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including logs, reports, and records.
• Ensure that engineering contractors adhere to site rules, health & safety, and food safety standards.

• Must be happy working night shift (12 hours) on a 7 day fortnight pattern.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, preferably in a food production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of machinery and equipment used in food production, including but not limited to conveyors, mixers, fillers, and packaging machines.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems effectively.
• Proficient in reading technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to resolve urgent issues.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and relay technical information clearly.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in maintenance tasks.

• Competitive salary of £52,120 (including shift allowance)
• Full benefits to be discussed

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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