Senior Shift Engineer
Bedfordshire (SG18)
Commutable from Bedford, St. Neots, Stevenage, Royston, Hitchin, Biggleswade, Sandy, Welwyn
£56,000 + Overtime + Bonus
12hr Panama Shift - Days & Nights
Benefits:-
*Up to 10% Match Pension, X4 Life Assurance
*BUPA Healthcare
*20 Shifts Holiday
*EAP, Staff Discounts Platform, Enhanced Parental Policies, Cycle-To-Work-Scheme
Our client is a leading food manufacturer, that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They are part of a global group with multiple sites in the UK, this is one of their flagship growing operations. They are looking for an experienced Senior Shift Engineer to lead a team of engineers.
Role & Responsibilities:
*Responsible for reactive & planned maintenance across all areas of engineering - manufacturing, production, site services, infrastructure & plant equipment
*Hands-on leading the team - workload allocation, PPM planning, managing contractors, H&S
*Carry out PPM schedule effectively and efficiently
*Involved with site project work - installations & upgrades to machinery
*Electrical & mechanical fault finding & repairs
*Dealing with high-speed food production, processing & packaging machinery, automation & controls
*PLC - electrical fault finding
*Worked on motors, servo drives, sensors, inverters, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, compressors
*Continuous improvements - suggesting new things, sharing ideas
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
*Previously have led a team hands-on - supervisor, senior engineer, team leader
*Have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship
*Be a multi-skilled engineer - ideally with an electrical biased
*Must have worked in a food / FMCG manufacturing environment that is fast paced
*Working knowledge of a CMMS system
*Be a team player, want proactive individuals
*Qualified to HNC level
*PLC - electrical fault finding
*Able to fault find both electrically & mechanically
*Comfortable working at heights and in hot conditions sometimes
*Happy working in a time-sensitive busy environment
*Have experience with continuous improvements & lean manufacturing
*Any qualifications in food hygiene, safety etc. beneficial
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