Job Title: Shift Engineer–Electrical and Mechanical
Reports to Facilities&Engineering Manager. This role requires a proactive maintenance engineer to ensure machinery, plant, equipment and site infrastructure are safe, compliant and operating at high performance.
Responsibilities
* Maintain plant, machinery and equipment to ensure 100% availability while meeting production demands.
* Control daily maintenance activities and machine set‑ups, including troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
* Keep detailed maintenance logs and records within the electronic asset management system.
* Execute work to the highest standards in a clean, orderly manner across the site.
* Develop knowledge of primary packaging equipment and processes, and support manufacturing schedules in collaboration with other departments.
* Troubleshoot operational and process conditions, providing rapid on‑site responses to minimise downtime.
* Apply knowledge of instrumentation and mechanical systems (controllers, indicators, valves, sensors, pumps) and electrical circuits and installations.
* Promote a safety‑first culture in compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations.
* Train and explain processes to colleagues, ensuring adherence to cGMP, environmental health and safety standards and other applicable regulations.
* Perform maintenance in low‑risk, high‑care and high‑risk environments following technical procedures and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).
* Ensure all machinery and equipment comply with Health and Safety (H&S) regulations and enforce Safe Systems of Work.
* Maintain spare parts inventory and keep stock levels appropriate.
* Liaise with external maintenance contractors, confirming GMP and HSE standards are met.
* Assist the Facilities&Engineering Manager in evaluating new machinery or equipment for suitability and cost.
* Work with development teams to assess changes to plant machinery, improving quality, scope and profitability.
* Conduct regular site checks (plant rooms, site structures, car parks and landscape) to identify damage and report repair needs.
* Inspect industrial plant and service utilities, coordinating with suppliers and contract engineers as required.
* Adhere to H&S policy, procedures and targets, driving continuous improvement in those areas.
* Provide clear reporting and communication between Production, Engineering and Management.
* Perform any other duties that may reasonably be requested to meet business needs.
* Represent the company positively in a professional manner at all times.
Essential Qualifications
* Minimum 3years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Relevant HNC/ONC qualification with adequate experience.
* Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, including PLC, refrigeration, control voltages and 3‑phase distribution.
* Formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level3 or higher in an electrical or mechanical subject.
* PC‑literate with competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic asset management.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Solid understanding of Health & Safety.
* Flexible, team‑player, capable of working with minimal supervision.
* Good organisational and time‑management skills, meeting deadlines.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in a CGMP manufacturing environment.
* Experience setting and maintaining blister and bottle line packaging equipment.
* Experience handling serialisation equipment.
* Understanding of BMS and HVAC systems and operation.
* Forklift/MEWP licence.
Expectations for the Post Holder
* Proactive fault‑finding and continuous improvement mindset.
* Strong mechanical and electrical discipline with practical attitude.
* Effective teamwork and independent working capability.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals.
* Logical, flexible approach to engineering challenges.
* Sense of urgency and drive through improvement initiatives.
* Excellent decision‑making skills.
* Physical fitness for manual handling, working at height and long periods standing.
* Comfortable working in factory, office and outdoor environments.
* Shift work and acting as site key‑holder for opening and closing.
Sharp is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
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