About the role

  • Site Shift Engineer ensuring production schedules are met by providing engineering support across all site processes. Focused on maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety standards while performing a range of engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support across all site processes to ensure production schedules are achieved efficiently and cost‑effectively.
  • Optimise the use of available resources to meet the operational needs of the Engineering department.
  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems, producing accurate daily reports.
  • Complete all monthly Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities on schedule.
  • Manage day‑to‑day engineering issues within the packing process to ensure smooth operations.
  • Carry out and oversee all required Daily Inspections.
  • Provide effective engineering input into ongoing and future project work.
  • Support general site maintenance activities as required.
  • Report production downtime promptly to the Engineering Manager.
  • Assist in maintaining system backups and uphold high standards of housekeeping; keep all records up to date.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, product quality requirements, HACCP, Health & Safety, environmental regulations, and all legislative obligations.
  • Work closely with the Engineering Administrator to manage ordering of spare parts and materials.

Requirements

  • Completed Engineering or Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or above).
  • Strong understanding of electrical circuits, including 24v and 110v systems.
  • Proven fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
  • Competent across a broad range of technical skills, including mechanical work, pneumatics, and fabrication.
  • Ability to carry out repairs, corrective actions, and equipment modifications.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a manufacturing process environment.
  • Experience in general engineering repairs and maintenance.
  • Desirable HNC qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 18th Edition Electrical Certification.
  • Strong computer literacy and ability to use engineering-related software and systems.
  • Working knowledge of COSHH and HACCP requirements.
  • Understanding of food safety standards and practices.
  • Awareness of DSEAR regulations.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holiday days
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Occupational Health
  • Employee benefits to include Cycle to work scheme and retailers’ discounts

Job title

Site Shift Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£53,794 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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