Shift Engineer

Overview Of Role

Hey there! Are you passionate about a career in manufacturing? Do you want to join a team where you can be yourself and still achieve great results? Look no further! We are on the lookout for a Shift Engineer to join our friendly team  role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a Shift Engineer who can carry out timely, professional repairs and planned maintenance on all site equipment.

The Shift Engineer will take the lead in health and safety and be of technical assistance for the operations teams.

4‑shift rotation:

• Monday: 06:00 – 14:00
• Tuesday: 06:00 – 14:00
• Wednesday:
  Non‑working day
• Thursday:
  Non‑working day
• Friday:
  Non‑working day
• Saturday: 06:00 – 16:00
• Sunday: 22:00 – 06:00

• Work safely by applying sound engineering principles and safe systems of work e.g. isolations, permit to work, risk assessment, whilst working across a diverse range of equipment and associated hazards.
• Ensure all work carried out in accordance with Ryvita and statutory standards to ensure equipment and process are compliant.
• To work as a flexible and motivated member of the engineering team.
• Effective communication with the engineering teams at shift handovers to ensure continuity of technical issues across shift so that informed decisions can be made.
• Effectively and efficiently provide reactive support, planned maintenance and continuous improvements on equipment throughout the factories at the Poole Site.
• Update the Engineering maintenance system to provide feedback on completed tasks to ensure equipment histories and costs are kept up to date, enabling follow up work to be identified and planned.
• Maintain all aspects of the plant relating to M&E, control and automation to ensure reliability, integrity and efficiency.
• Ensure engineering spares are accurately booked out on shift to ensure correct stock levels are maintained to minimise equipment downtime.
• To monitor and develop own skills and those of line teams in line with business needs.
• To assist in the delivery of the site and wider company objectives.
• Responsible for adhering to safe systems of work processes and acting in a safe manner to always protect the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Follow all Quality systems and procedures to ensure our products meet food safety (HACCP), legal and customer requirements as well as maintaining external standards eg BRC, IFS, Femas.
• Be a member of the site Fire Evacuation Team.

• Integrity
• Passion for Results
• Superior Quality
• Initiative
• Recognition & Teamwork

• Understanding of equipment and can deliver a great maintenance service accordingly
• Will do the “right thing” when it comes to Safety, Quality, Cost, Time and the Environment
• Nationally recognised qualification in mechanical (NVQ L2) and/or electrical qualifications (City and Guilds L3 Diploma).
• Broad knowledge of modern maintenance techniques Wide range of engineering practical fundamentals

• Attractive Salary
  • Bonus Scheme (up to 5%)
  • Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
  • Buy holiday scheme
  • Discounted products
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.
  • Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
  • Generous family leave policy
  • Leadership development
  • Group Cycle to work scheme
  • Free Parking

At Ryvita, we believe in inspiring better wellbeing, both at work and beyond. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive environment where diversity thrives, opportunities are fair, and everyone has the freedom to be themselves. Whether you’re at your best when you’re brainstorming ideas, collaborating with colleagues, or bringing fresh perspectives, we want you to feel like you truly belong. Here, we celebrate what makes each of us unique, and together, we make Ryvita a place where everyone can grow, contribute, and thrive.

We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email  to discuss these adjustments.

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