Overview
We’re looking for a Continental Shift Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is based at our Logistics site in Shaw, Oldham with travel to our site in Heywood. You will support the Team Leader by performing reactive, predictive and planned maintenance on all site and facilities as required. Hours: average of 42 hours per week on a Continental shift pattern.
Responsibilities
* Carry out daily maintenance tasks as allocated by the Senior Engineer or Team Leader on fixed plant, covering a diverse range of electrical, control, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems that are subject to an infinite variety of breakdowns.
* Ensure all daily planned and routine work is completed and that breakdowns are attended to and rectified in line with departmental objectives, in a safe manner, causing minimum downtime and preventing business disruption.
* Mentor and manage apprentices, ensuring they work safely and gain the required practical experience for their course work.
* Assist with project workloads as required.
* Assist the Team Leader to ensure recommended and additional spares, where required, are in stores, and to record and manage spares usage in line with stores procedures and the purchasing system.
* Assist in leading, motivating and disciplining the team of apprentices against departmental responsibilities, objectives and KPI s (Key Performance Indicators).
* Promote continuous improvements and change through own initiatives.
* Actively promote Health and Safety within the team, ensuring standard activities have been assessed and SOPs are written for them (Standard Operating Procedures).
* Ensure an effective fault response service is available at all times in line with departmental objectives.
* Maintain a hands-on role to provide technical and practical support when necessary.
* Analyse performance to review team skills and optimise performance levels.
* Maintain the availability of business-critical plant to prevent disruption.
* Ensure all relevant H&S regulations and safe systems of work are adhered to.
* Pass on experience by giving the necessary training to other engineers.
Qualifications and Skills
* A minimum of 5 years in an engineering role involving automated equipment.
* Strong commitment to providing first-class support in a heavily automated environment to operations. Proven ability to work in a multiskilled team with substantial electrical or mechanical fitting skills and experience.
* Effective communication within the team and with cross-functional departments.
* Confident working at heights on cranes up to 15m, from fixed and mobile platforms and scaffolding, using ladders and stairs for access, and working on roofs.
* Willingness to work outdoors occasionally on plant equipment and site facilities.
* Professional attitude with drive and enthusiasm.
What’s in it for you?
* 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
* Annual bonus scheme
* Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
* Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
* Mental health support, including wellbeing champions and counselling services
* Financial wellbeing support
* Stream – a financial wellbeing tool to track pay and manage money
* Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
* Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts
* Life Assurance
* Paid volunteer time to volunteer for a charity of your choice
About N Brown
At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of our culture. We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition, serving three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We have over 160 years of trading and are committed to sustainability.
In May 2024 we were named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work to create a happy and inclusive culture and are proud to have earned this recognition.
Our promise
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Please note: your application is being reviewed by a real human, not AI. We appreciate your interest in joining us and your time in applying.
What happens when you apply
As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to confirm receipt. We aim to respond with an update as soon as possible. Good luck!
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