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Shift Engineer

Where

Crewe

Type

Permanent

Salary

47000 Annual

Role: Shift Engineer Shift: on4off (2 days/2nights) Pay: 47,000 per annum Location: Crewe

Are you an experienced Shift Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a passion for maintaining equipment with high production standards?

We are currently working with a leading food manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their multiskilled maintenance team as a Shift Engineer. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits.

This is what you'll be doing: The Shift Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the manufacturing facility. The primary responsibility includes conducting preventive and reactive maintenance on various equipment and machinery to minimise downtime and optimise production efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct planned preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and uphold production schedules.
  2. Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical faults.
  3. Operate and maintain a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) for asset management and maintenance routines.
  4. Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications:

  1. Proven experience as a Shift Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
  2. Strong mechanical or electrical troubleshooting skills and ideally multiskilled.
  3. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
  4. Ideally have Familiarity with PLC systems and automated machinery.
  5. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  6. Relevant technical qualification in engineering or a related field.

And this is what you'll get in return:

  • A competitive salary of 47,000 per annum.
  • Access to an online and high-street retailer discount scheme and many other benefits
  • A supportive team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Are you up to the challenge? If you are a proactive and skilled Engineering Technician looking to join a company that values its people and drives innovation, then we want to hear from you!

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.

We kindly ask for those requiring sponsorship to not apply as the client is unable to offer sponsorship and any applications here will be automatically rejected.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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