Are you an ex-military engineer looking to join a business who values your engineering background, who will invest in your training, development, offer you further qualifications and job security.

I am currently recruiting for 2x Shift Engineers to join my clients business based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, the successful Shift Engineers will be joining an established global group who will work a rotational 4 on 4 off shift pattern, carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance on their manufacturing equipment.

Shift Engineer Responsibilities:

• Ensure all equipment operates fully.
• Provide breakdown and maintenance support to a wide range of electro-mechanical systems.
• Mechanical strip-down/re-assembly, basic wiring, and system testing.
• Electrical fault-finding.
• Strong communication skills and team player.
• Ensure all maintenance is logged and documented.
• Adhere to all health & Safety policies, procedures and guidelines.

Shift Engineer Requirements:

• Hold a relevant recognised engineering qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering to a minimum level of NVQ level 3 or equivalent – ideally electrical.
• Proven experience as a hands-on engineer.
• Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical and electrical systems including plc’s.
• Experience working with motors, drives, gears, pneumatics, hydraulics, and compressed air systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams.
• Experience working with automated systems would be advantageous.

Shift Engineer Benefits:

• Salary is £42,000 rising to £44,000 after training period.
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• 25 days holiday & bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life insurance, option to join private healthcare.
• Opportunity for further training to achieve additional qualifications.

NOTE – Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with a mechanical or electrical engineering bias.