About this role
Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
Erith
4 on 4 off Days & Nights
Competitive Salary Days - 2 shifts 5:00am - 5:00pm
Nights - 2 shifts 5:00pm - 5:00am Rest Days - 4 days off
Join a well-established manufacturing business as a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer, supporting the safe and efficient operation of production machinery and site services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy engineering team where you'll play a key role in minimising downtime, improving reliability, and ensuring production targets are achieved.
Responsibilities - Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
- Respond quickly to production breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with maintenance schedules.
- Maintain and repair production machinery, plant equipment, and site services.
- Complete electrical and mechanical repairs to a high standard while minimising downtime.
- Support continuous improvement activities to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Carry out machinery installations, upgrades, and modifications in line with PUWER regulations.
- Work alongside contractors and ensure all site procedures are followed.
- Accurately complete maintenance documentation and detailed shift handovers.
- Manage spare parts requirements and ensure correct stores processes are followed.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, GMP, health & safety, and food safety compliance.
- Follow escalation procedures and support operational priorities across the site.
Experience / Qualifications - Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
- Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
- ONC/HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working on 415V 3-phase production machinery and factory services.
- PLC fault-finding experience.
- Good understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Experience carrying out electrical installations to current regulations.
- Ability to build and modify electrical control panels.
- Knowledge of industrial motors, motor controls, and associated equipment.
- Able to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits - Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
- Competitive salary and shift allowance.
- Structured 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work within a skilled and supportive engineering team.
- Long-term career prospects within a growing manufacturing business.
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