Shift Maintenance Engineer
hace 12 horas
Chester
Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled) x 2 Salary - £48,672 Shift Pattern - 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern: • 2 days (7:00am 7:00pm), • 2 nights (7:00pm 7:00am), • 4 days offAbout the Role We are recruiting for a skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced food manufacturing operation. This Shift Maintenance Engineer position is a hands-on role responsible for providing both planned and reactive maintenance support across production facilities, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Working as part of a shift engineering team, the Shift Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in maintaining and improving site assets, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping to deliver high levels of production performance. Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment and site assets., • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime., • Support production teams to ensure equipment is operating safely and effectively., • Utilise maintenance management systems to record work and manage asset care activities., • Assist with engineering improvement projects and equipment upgrades., • Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to prevent repeat failures., • Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives., • Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, hygiene, environmental, and quality standards., • Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and other departments to maintain operational performance., • Contribute to energy efficiency and environmental improvement initiatives.About You You will be a proactive and adaptable Shift Maintenance Engineer with strong fault-finding skills and experience working within a manufacturing environment. Essential Requirements • Recognised UK electrical or mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)., • Multi-skilled engineering capability with experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance., • Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings., • Basic PLC input/output fault-finding knowledge., • Good understanding of motors, drives, transmissions, brakes, feedback systems, and associated controls., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team., • Organised, self-motivated, and capable of performing under pressure.Desirable Skills & Experience, • Experience within food manufacturing or other highly regulated production environments., • Electrical regulations qualification (BS7671 or equivalent)., • Knowledge of SCADA and machine control systems., • Experience programming variable speed drives (VSDs)., • Fabrication and welding skills., • MEWP licence., • Health and Safety qualifications or certifications.What You'll Bring, • A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement., • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities., • A positive team-focused attitude., • The ability to identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability., • A desire to develop your skills and contribute to a high-performing engineering team.Apply If you are a motivated Shift Maintenance Engineer looking for a challenging role within a modern manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Contact01952 525252 and ask for Jack, or email jack.enefer(at)proactivepersonnel.net. JBRP1_UKTJ