Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Bala

24633

£40,000 – £46 ,000 per annum + pension,

Our client is We currently the largest independent manufacturer of private label cupcakes in the UK – but that’s not all they do. They also look after their locals, with our 25,000 square foot bakery employing around 280 staff making us one of the biggest employers in the area.

Our client is looking for a Shift Engineer who main objective is to support the running of the factory by resolving breakdowns and by delivering maintenance. Secondly, they are also required to drive improvement across the site in terms of new machinery, hygiene, quality, and performance.

Salary & Benefits:

• Great salary package with a range from £40,000 to £46,0000
• Generous holiday allowance
• Exiting working hours which can span to 5 days off in a row!
• Pension scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Expected to carry out all maintenance across the factory.
• Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring that there is always a rapid response, and that plant equipment and machinery breakdown time is minimised. Always endeavour to reduce downtime of site plant and machinery.
• Work in a clean and orderly manner in compliance with the Company’s Hygiene Code of Practice.
• Ensure all Health and Safety standards are met, and that all equipment complies with Company and legal standards
• Carry out repairs to plant and equipment during production, effectively and efficiently either alone and/or as part of a team.
• To carry out PPM onsite whilst always ensuring that there is a pro-active approach to planned maintenance and a high PPM output.
• Ensure Engineering time is managed effectively and that there is low Engineering down-time

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Multi-skilled with formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or higher, in an electrical or mechanical subject.
• Possess 17th or 18th Edition Certification.

• Have a proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement, and personal development.
• Must have the knowledge, discipline, and initiative to work alone.
• Practical attitude.
• Applies a team approach to engineering issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Must have effective communication skills (written and verbal­
• The incumbent must be physically fit as the role necessitates manual handling and working at height. There can be repetitive tasks, lifting is also involved, and bending may be necessary. Should also be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to work 12-hour shift patterns either days or nights and weekends

If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell

If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.

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