Shift Engineers

£40k+ per annum, plus benefits

6am-2pm/2pm-10pm weekly rotating shifts, Monday to Friday

Featherstone, Wakefield

Concept Recruitment are delighted to be working with our Featherstone based food production client to recruit a Shift Engineer on a full time, permanent basis.

Supporting operations in reducing and eliminating downtime, this role involves proactive and reactive maintenance.

Role Responsibilities:

* Conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance on production equipment

* Identifying and resolving any potential issues before they cause any failures

* Responding rapidly to machinery breakdowns, diagnosing the problems and performing repairs

* Carrying out machine adjustments and size changes

* Monitoring and calibrating equipment to ensure accuracy, quality and safe standards are met

* Keeping accurate records of maintenance i.e. PPM schedules, shift reporting etc.

* Adhering to health and safety guidelines and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

* Involved in project work from time to time

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

* Mechanical/Electrical NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent ONC)

* BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

* 17th edition wiring regulations would be an advantage but not essential

* Experience with maintaining packing equipment would be an advantage i.e. pneumatics, horizontal flow packers, vertical form fill baggers, caution erectors, multi-heads, gluing systems, metal detectors/check weighers, x-ray, and various bespoke hand packing/labelling lines

* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in the FMCG industry

* Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery including baggers, multi-heads, conveyors, and packaging equipment

* Proactive approach to maintenance

* Strong communication skills and the ability to make on the spot decisions

These are full time permanent positions and if you have the relevant skills and experience click “Apply” now and a member of the team will be in touch.

Concept Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to these roles