Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineer Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Salary: £45,133.92 Per Annum.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent.
Shifts: Rotational, see below.
About the Role Siamo Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineer to join our clients well-established, family-run food manufacturing business based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire .
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a multi-national organisation that values quality, teamwork, and innovation, with operations across the UK and Europe.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production equipment and supporting continuous improvement within a busy food production environment.
Whats on Offer Full-time, permanent position Rotational shift pattern: Monday Friday: 06:00 14:00 (£22.79 per hour) Monday Thursday: 13:45 23:45 (£25.76 per hour) Overtime rates: Weekdays x1.5 Weekends x1.75 25 days annual leave Bank holidays.
Company pension scheme.
Discretionary bonus scheme.
Excellent working environment within a supportive and growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to plan and prioritise work to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensure all activities are accurately logged in SAP.
Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns, performing effective and efficient repairs to minimise disruption.
Deliver high standards of maintenance across plant, machinery, and facilities during production.
Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and enhanced efficiency .
Support hygiene and safety audits, assisting with planned shutdowns when required.
Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture throughout the engineering function.
Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota when required.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grades AC) 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations HND/HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) Proven experience within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector Strong electrical and/or mechanical background with hands-on maintenance experience Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills Customer-focused with a proactive, problem-solving attitude Ability to adapt to change and manage a varied workload Confident decision-making and influencing skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Desirable Skills and Experience Knowledge of AutoCAD software Experience with PLC programming and fault finding Valid FLT licence IPAF 3a & 3b or equivalent certification Understanding of quality systems and associated documentation Key Working Relationships Maintenance Manager Production and Technical Teams Suppliers and Customers HR, Finance, and Supply Chain Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by ? Siamo Bedford, ?who are acting as an employment agency / business.
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