Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: Up to £45k per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (4 on 4 off shift pattern – Days & Nights)

A motivated and skilled Engineer is required to support the maintenance and continuous improvement of site equipment and operations. This role focuses on ensuring machinery runs efficiently, safely and reliably, while contributing to ongoing improvements across the site.

Key Responsibilities of this Shift Engineer role:

Carry out maintenance and repair of plant equipment in a safe and timely manner
Communicate progress updates clearly with production teams
Support continuous improvement activities and small-scale engineering projects
Maintain company engineering standards, procedures and disciplines
Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability and cost efficiency
Report incidents, accidents and near misses in line with safety procedures
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety standards
Support contractors on site to ensure compliance with safety policies
Maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS systems
Ensure effective handovers and clear communication between shiftsSkills & Experience required for this Shift Engineer role:

Minimum 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing or process environment
Strong electrical and mechanical skills
Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team
Self-motivated with the ability to respond quickly to operational needsQualifications

Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3/4, HND, City & Guilds or equivalent)
Apprentice trained or BTEC qualified
Competent in using CMMS for maintenance recordingClick Apply, or contact Jamie Garcia - Courtice for more info: (url removed)

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