Shift Engineer – Dartford
Salary: £46,000 – £48,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH, Private medical, Immediate Start
Shift Engineer Role
* Ensure all scheduled maintenance tasks are completed on time, sharing relevant feedback with senior technical staff to support refinement of maintenance procedures.
* Collaborate daily with the technician on the alternate shift to ensure effective handover of active tasks and exchange of key information.
* Offer technical insight to help enhance equipment performance, efficiency, and reliability, working with senior engineering staff to address persistent issues with long-term solutions.
* Contribute to cost-reduction and performance-boosting initiatives by helping to evaluate equipment effectiveness and reliability, and by suggesting improvements in spare parts and consumable usage.
* Carry out equipment repairs safely and efficiently, keeping production teams informed of progress and completion times.
* Perform additional engineering or site-related tasks as directed by management to support the wider operational goals.
* Communicate any potential safety concerns or signs of equipment failure to supervisors without delay.
* Assist in overseeing external contractors on site to ensure compliance with all internal safety protocols and operational guidelines.
* Adhere strictly to all site-specific safety procedures and engineering standards, including those laid out in internal and governing health and safety manuals.
* Report any incidents or near misses according to company safety procedures, supporting a proactive safety culture.
* Use and maintain protective safety equipment correctly, in line with legislation and site expectations.
* Follow established safe working methods and best-practice engineering processes at all times.
* Help ensure the working environment remains clean and orderly, supporting safe and efficient operations.
* Uphold all company codes of conduct and operational expectations.
* Contribute to the upkeep and optimization of site assets to achieve maximum operational efficiency.
* Maintain strong lines of communication between maintenance and production teams to ensure seamless coordination.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Electrical Installation 18th Edition.
* Electrical Installation Maintenance.
* Mechanical Fabrication/Maintenance.
* Electronic fault finding to component level.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of management and staff and work as part of a team.
* Must possess a recognized qualification relevant to the role (e.g. mechanical or electrical C and G).
* Skilled in both Electrical and Mechanical trades: Apprenticeship with indentures preferred.
* Preferred knowledge of other engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics, steam systems.
Package and Benefits
* £46,000 – £48,000 / 25 days + BH / Private Medical / Free Parking / Training / Progression
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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