Location: Folkestone, Kent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Hours: 42 per week, Monday to Sunday inclusive. 4 on 4 off 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights.
Are you an experienced engineer looking for the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established FMCG business as a Lead Shift Engineer, playing a key role in site performance and reliability.
The Role
As a Lead Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing engineering activities, ensuring production runs smoothly, and driving performance improvements. You will coordinate maintenance tasks, support continuous improvement initiatives, and lead a team of engineers to deliver operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and coordinate engineering activities during shifts.
* Ensure maintenance schedules are followed, with all work documented correctly.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with processing and packaging machinery.
* Lead planned and reactive maintenance to maximise plant efficiency.
* Uphold Health & Safety, GMP, and hygiene standards across operations.
* Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team.
* Communicate effectively with Shift Managers and other key stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
* A mechanical or electrical qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
* Experience working in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
* Strong knowledge of processing and packaging machinery.
* The ability to troubleshoot PLC and robotic systems.
* Experience in preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance.
* A background in continuous improvement projects (Lean Six Sigma desirable).
* Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact within a successful business. You’ll benefit from a stable and supportive work environment, competitive salary, and the chance to develop your career in a leading FMCG company.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Lead Shift Engineer role, apply today.
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