Job Description
MS502 - Shift EngineerLocation: CreditonSalary: £52,868.10 per annum Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for a Shift Engineer.The shifts for this role are from 6am - 6pm & vice versa. Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.Duties and Responsibilities of a Shift Engineer:
* Delivery of prompt reactive engineering support to Operations and of robust PPM provision.
* Working as part of the engineering team operating in line with SOPs, adherence to escalation procedure and in line with company principles.
* Responsibility for carrying out required engineering checks on plant and equipment.
* As part of engineering team, contributing to energy cost reduction initiatives and operation of site facilities to appropriate waste management/cost reduction and licence adherence standards.
* Achievement of KPI targets with downtime minimised by prompt reactive engineering support and proactive preventative maintenance.
* Engineering work carried out to expected time limits with appropriate use of escalation procedure to ensure achievement of KPIs and identification of potential process and engineering improvements.
* Completion of all required checks with follow up on faults/problems identified.
* Site targets for waste management and cost reduction met licence parameters complied with.
* Attendance at meetings as may be appropriate for the role.
* In common with all other members of staff, adherence to Company’s policies and procedures including food safety, Health and Safety, hygiene, and good housekeeping.
* Additional duties as may be required as part of the role.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Relevant engineering qualifications i.e., time-served electrician, 17th edition regulations.
* A minimum of 4 years practical experience in electrical/mechanical/control engineering.
* Experience in a frontline maintenance role in a 24/7 FMCG facility.
* Experience of working in a high-speed production environment (liquid milk/dairy environment desirable).
* PLC knowledge (beneficial).
* Proven expertise in reliability engineering and maintenance techniques.
* Experience of PPM systems.
* Strong ICT skills to include Microsoft Office packages (essential).
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
* Ability to work within time constraints.
* Ability to prioritise, manage own workload and ensure targets achieved in fast-moving environment subject to change.
* Flexible approach to work.
* Problem solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to work in cross functional role.
Benefits:
* Holiday entitlement of 22 days inclusive of bank holidays (equivalent to 33 days on 5 day week).
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Pension 8% employer contribution.
* Life assurance (x4 of salary if in the pension scheme).
* Generous Discount scheme through Reward Gateway.
* Free parking.
* Uniform provided.
* Hot eat canteen service – heavily subsidised.
* Free milk giveaways throughout the year.
* Christmas Hamper.
* Discretionary Bonus scheme.
* Opportunities for Training & Development.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Mental Health support through Mindful Employer.
* 3 x 30 min paid breaks on 12 hour shifts.
* A referral scheme.
* Free flu jabs.
* Cycle to Work scheme.