Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Location:

Crick, Northamptonshire NN6 7GZ

Salary: 42,000 to 47,500 per annum

Hours:

Monday to Friday, rotating weekly shifts
06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00

A leading UK contract packing and manufacturing business, supporting many of the best known food brands, is seeking a Shift Engineer to join the team at its Crick site. The company delivers innovative and cost effective co-packing, co filling and co-manufacturing solutions tailored to client needs.

The Role

You will support the smooth day to day running of the technical function, ensuring company quality standards are consistently met. This position requires a practical, hands on engineer who can work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team, while communicating clearly across departments.

Key Responsibilities
Support production by providing practical engineering solutions
Monitor all machinery and ancillary plant
Follow preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules
Carry out repairs during production
Complete planned maintenance activities
Conduct inspections outside production hours, including occasional weekend overtime to meet business needs
Restore machines and site equipment to required standards
Perform changeovers when required
Identify opportunities to improve machine performance
Assist with colleague training and development
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices
Take ownership of personal development through training and practical experience
Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role when required

About You
Experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous
A completed engineering apprenticeship is desirable, ideally with packing line experience
Basic computer literacy
Confident communicator with the ability to motivate others
Strong understanding of internal systems and processes
Sound knowledge of health and safety requirements
Self motivated, results focused and able to meet deadlines
Flexible approach with willingness to work overtime during busy periods

What Is On Offer
Competitive salary
Competitive holiday allowance
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Retail discounts through a benefits platform
A supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on development and recognising achievement

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading operation where engineering plays a vital role in delivering quality and performance.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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