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Shift Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

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Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Ripley, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£53.5k - £53.5k Annual
Full-Time
Job Description:

* Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (06:00–14:15 / 14:00–22:15 / 22:00–06:15)

* Reporting To: Engineering Shift Supervisor / Engineering Manager

*

Company Overview

Our Client is a market-leading British manufacturer specializing in high-quality building and construction products. Operating from our modern, heavily invested, and highly automated production facility in Derbyshire, we utilize cutting-edge technology—including high-tonnage plastic injection moulding, vacuum forming, automated extrusion lines, and robotic assembly cells.

Purpose of the Role

As a Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the maximum uptime, reliability, and efficiency of our plant machinery. You will combine rapid breakdown response with rigorous planned maintenance to keep our fast-paced production facility running safely. This role is heavily weighted toward electrical fault-finding but requires solid mechanical competency to support a true multi-skilled engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Breakdown Response & Fault Diagnostics

* Provide rapid, high-quality electrical and mechanical breakdown support across all production lines and site services.

* Use electrical schematics, drawings, and diagnostic tools to isolate and resolve complex control circuit faults.

* Interrogate and fault-find on PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and automated robotic cells to minimize line stoppages.

2. Planned Maintenance & Asset Care

* Execute scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines to a high standard, focusing on machinery longevity.

* Conduct predictive maintenance checks, identifying and reporting potential equipment wear or component failures before they cause downtime.

* Overhaul and refurbish critical plant parts, including hydraulic power packs, pneumatic systems, and mechanical drives.

3. Systems & Continuous Improvement (CI)

* Systematically log all engineering activities, parts used, and breakdown root causes within the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

* Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to engineer out recurring issues and improve machine reliability.

* Support CI initiatives, machine upgrades, and the installation/commissioning of new automated assets.

4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

* Perform all duties in strict compliance with site HSE policies, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) protocols.

* Maintain an exceptionally clean and safe working environment, adhering to 5S manufacturing standards.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements (Qualifications & Experience)

* Time-served / Apprenticeship-trained: Must hold a recognized apprenticeship in engineering, backed by relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or BTEC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering).

* Manufacturing Experience: A minimum of 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.

* Electrical Bias: Strong, demonstrable experience in electrical fault-finding (3-phase systems, AC/DC drives, inverter parameters, and control panels).

* Proven Track Record: Ability to clearly demonstrate extensive breakdown response and PPM ownership within your career history.

Desirable Attributes (Advantageous)

* Plastics Sector Experience: Prior experience maintaining injection moulding machinery (e.g., Engel, KraussMaffei) or vacuum forming equipment.

* Automation & Robotics: Experience working with 6-axis robots (e.g., ABB, Fanuc, Kuka) or linear sprue pickers.

* Wiring Regulations: Holder of the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

Key Competencies

* Problem Solver: Analytical mindset with a methodical approach to diagnosing technical failures under time pressure.

* Adaptable: Comfortable working in a highly dynamic, fast-moving production environment.

* Team Player: Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively alongside shift operators and fellow engineers.

* Proactive: Self-motivated to identify asset improvements rather than just waiting for breakdowns to occur

Reference: 225310069

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Shift Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library

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Ripley, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£53.5k - £53.5k Annual
Full-Time
Job Description:

* Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (06:00–14:15 / 14:00–22:15 / 22:00–06:15)

* Reporting To: Engineering Shift Supervisor / Engineering Manager

*

Company Overview

Our Client is a market-leading British manufacturer specializing in high-quality building and construction products. Operating from our modern, heavily invested, and highly automated production facility in Derbyshire, we utilize cutting-edge technology—including high-tonnage plastic injection moulding, vacuum forming, automated extrusion lines, and robotic assembly cells.

Purpose of the Role

As a Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the maximum uptime, reliability, and efficiency of our plant machinery. You will combine rapid breakdown response with rigorous planned maintenance to keep our fast-paced production facility running safely. This role is heavily weighted toward electrical fault-finding but requires solid mechanical competency to support a true multi-skilled engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Breakdown Response & Fault Diagnostics

* Provide rapid, high-quality electrical and mechanical breakdown support across all production lines and site services.

* Use electrical schematics, drawings, and diagnostic tools to isolate and resolve complex control circuit faults.

* Interrogate and fault-find on PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and automated robotic cells to minimize line stoppages.

2. Planned Maintenance & Asset Care

* Execute scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines to a high standard, focusing on machinery longevity.

* Conduct predictive maintenance checks, identifying and reporting potential equipment wear or component failures before they cause downtime.

* Overhaul and refurbish critical plant parts, including hydraulic power packs, pneumatic systems, and mechanical drives.

3. Systems & Continuous Improvement (CI)

* Systematically log all engineering activities, parts used, and breakdown root causes within the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

* Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to engineer out recurring issues and improve machine reliability.

* Support CI initiatives, machine upgrades, and the installation/commissioning of new automated assets.

4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

* Perform all duties in strict compliance with site HSE policies, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) protocols.

* Maintain an exceptionally clean and safe working environment, adhering to 5S manufacturing standards.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements (Qualifications & Experience)

* Time-served / Apprenticeship-trained: Must hold a recognized apprenticeship in engineering, backed by relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or BTEC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering).

* Manufacturing Experience: A minimum of 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.

* Electrical Bias: Strong, demonstrable experience in electrical fault-finding (3-phase systems, AC/DC drives, inverter parameters, and control panels).

* Proven Track Record: Ability to clearly demonstrate extensive breakdown response and PPM ownership within your career history.

Desirable Attributes (Advantageous)

* Plastics Sector Experience: Prior experience maintaining injection moulding machinery (e.g., Engel, KraussMaffei) or vacuum forming equipment.

* Automation & Robotics: Experience working with 6-axis robots (e.g., ABB, Fanuc, Kuka) or linear sprue pickers.

* Wiring Regulations: Holder of the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

Key Competencies

* Problem Solver: Analytical mindset with a methodical approach to diagnosing technical failures under time pressure.

* Adaptable: Comfortable working in a highly dynamic, fast-moving production environment.

* Team Player: Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively alongside shift operators and fellow engineers.

* Proactive: Self-motivated to identify asset improvements rather than just waiting for breakdowns to occur
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Reference: 225310069

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