Can you bring a hands-on and proactive approach to maintenance?

Do you have experience of minimising downtime of machines to avoid costs to the business?

Are all your engineering efforts focused on increasing productivity and efficiencies?

Responsible for planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of manufacturing equipment and plant. As a Shift Engineer you will be able to identify and rectify faults both Mechanically and Electrically along with ensuring planned maintenance work is completed within specified timescales. A proactive approach is required, and the engineer will be expected to take ownership of issues found and drive to completion without supervision.

Person Specification

• Experienced in both mechanical and electrical engineering – preferable
• Able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Ability to work independently and identify areas that need preventive maintenance
• Manufacturing knowledge and experience
• Successful track record of working within a fast paced and demanding environment
• Ability to carry out risk assessments and document method statement
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines.
• A flexible attitude to working

Desirable skills or experience:

• Working Knowledge of Steam/Pressure systems
• Any UHT process experience would be advantageous
• inspection and Testing 2391
• Experience of food manufacturing environment
• Working Knowledge of HACCP

What’s on offer?

• A competitive starting salary.
• Annual Leave: Recharge your batteries with a generous annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus 9 public holidays, giving you a refreshing total of 32 days to explore, relax, and savour life outside of work.
• Profit-Related Pay (PRP): Your dedication will not go unnoticed! Enjoy conditional PRP, aligning with our company’s performance and rewarding your commitment to our shared success.
• Pension Perks: Secure your financial future with our pension enrolment, where you contribute 5%, and we match it with a 3% employer contribution.
• Health and Wellness Buffet: We care about your well-being. Access our Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 GP line, and indulge in our cycle-to-work scheme. Keep your mind and body in top shape with our Leisure Subsidy Scheme and free fruit offerings.
• Eco-Friendly Commute: Embrace sustainable living with our electric car charging stations. Enjoy the convenience of free parking while contributing to a greener planet.
• Lifelong Learning: Cultivate your mind with our company further education scheme and unlock opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Family First: We support your journey into parenthood with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Exclusive Employee Benefits: Revel in exclusive benefits like an education bursary via our employee trust and Funeral Concierge provided by Everest Funeral Concierge Service, a brand-new benefit.
• Beyond Probation: Once you have passed probation over the initial three months, you will then be able to unlock an array of group benefits, including private medical insurance & Westfield Health, permanent health insurance, and 3x death in service life assurance.