Shift Engineer
- Location: Plymouth
- Department: Engineering
- Reports to: Engineering Manager
My client is seeking a Shift Engineer to support the efficient operation of their factory through both maintenance and reactive repair.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Prioritise attending to the plant's reactive needs while also progressing other repairs and projects as required.
- Engage in proactive tasks including projects, line improvements, offline repairs, and planned maintenance.
- Carry out reactive maintenance to all plant, equipment, services, and buildings as needed, including fault finding and repairs.
- Perform planned preventative maintenance and monitoring according to schedules.
- Assist with developing and implementing line improvements.
- Record and communicate all findings effectively.
- Assist with projects and the installation and commissioning of new plant equipment.
- Liaise with external contractors as required.
- Collaborate with team leaders and the management team to meet targets on safety, quality, output, efficiency, energy, and waste.
- Communicate effectively with the Engineering Manager on all engineering and production issues.
- Assist in controlling department budgets.
- Maintain flexibility in the role, covering scheduled holidays, additional hours, absences, and call-outs as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Apprentice trained in a building trade or equivalent with an associated qualification.
- Relevant experience in an engineering role, ideally in a high-volume production environment.
- Strong understanding of production plant and equipment and basic mechanical and electrical principles.
- Skills in multiple areas including fault finding (electrical and mechanical), bench fitting, servicing, fabrication, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and installation.
- Ability to identify and resolve issues promptly.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a values-driven company with a focus on entrepreneurship, excellence, and care.
- Supportive team environment.
- Competitive salary, £40400 pa
- Static day shift - Thurs - Sat 6am-6pm - 1 in 2 Sundays
- 5% employer pension
- Onsite parking
- 264 hours holiday (annualised hours)