Shift Engineer

New Yesterday

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Engineer, on behalf of our client, a leading Manufacturer. As a Shift Engineer you will be responsible for providing maintenance and engineering service support for the site whilst driving improved performance

Your Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous pension scheme of up to 10% Employer Contribution
  • Cycle to Work salary scheme
  • Electric car salary scheme
  • Access to an employee benefits platform (discounts)
  • Option to purchase additional holiday
  • Employee wellbeing benefits including Annual Health Checks
  • The Role

  • Provide maintenance and engineering service support for the site whilst driving improved performance
  • Use strong diagnostic skills to identify mechanical, electrical, and operational issue, including interpreting technical drawings, using electrical testing equipment, and analysing data from PLC systems
  • Conduct routine inspections, servicing, and scheduled maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failure before it occurs, helping to maximise equipment uptime and reliability
  • Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns and stoppages to diagnose and repair faults on a wide variety of equipment
  • Shifts

  • Shift work based on a 4-week shift pattern working a mixture of days and nights.
  • Your Experience/ Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Shift Engineer or within a similar role
  • Ability to interrogate PLC code for diagnostic fault finding.
  • Multi-skilled with an electrical bias and relevant qualifications (C&G 2365 – 236, 2330, 2360 & 2351, C&G 2391, HNC or HND, 18th Edition).
  • Experience in high volume continuous production environments with PLC, pneumatic control, and strong diagnostic skills.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems, including motor drive controllers, fluid systems, and steam and condensate systems.
  • Experience with machines such as Bucher Apple presses, Tetra/Alfa Laval fluid equipment, Sidel & Krones bottle blow moulding machines, and more
  • Location:
    Colchester
    Job Type:
    FullTime