Mechanical Shift Engineer
Shift: 4 on 4 off (2 days and 2 nights) x7 rotations, with 18 day blocks off inbetween
£42,000 - £44,000 depending on experience, skills and qualifications (Plenty of overtime paid at enhanced rates)
Location: Thornton
The Mechanical Shift Engineer will be responsible for processing systems and infrastructure maintenance routines, and basic operational support duties as directed by the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor. Other duties include:
- Planned maintenance works in accordance with the detailed works packs, and adherence to defined schedules.
- Effective utilisation of the company business systems (Mainsaver, Sharepoint).
- Maintain effective communications and feedback through detailed handovers and written shift log books.
- Administration of the company safe systems of work (PTW & LOTO procedures).
- Coordination of sub-contractor activities as required.
The successful Mechanical Shift Engineer will be joining a successful business, who have huge growth plans for the year ahead and will offer stability, a generous package and enhanced overtime rates.
Requirements for the Mechanical Shift Engineer:
- Mechanically biased
- Recognised apprenticeship in relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering) OR Education to ONC Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Open to backgrounds - manufacturing or forces
- Good organisation skills and willing to get stuck in
- Previous experience working as a Mechanical Shift Engineer
- PC & IT literate, with knowledge of SharePoint, Mainsaver and SCADA systems
- H&S qualification / IOSH desirable
- Knowledge of preventative, predictive & lifecycle maintenance activities.
- Candidates must already live in or around the Thornton area and be commutable to site
Benefits for the Mechanical Engineer:
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Pension contribution up to 5%
- Personalised training and development plan
- Plenty of opportunities to progress within the business
- External training courses provided
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing to support mental health
- Free on site parking
- Childcare vouchers
- Job stability - The company are constantly expanding and have plans to employ another 90 members of staff within the next 18 months!
** This is an opportunity not to be missed! Please apply now for more information **
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