We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role will be based at our Thirsk manufacturing plant, working specifically with the Tank Farm and our Fresh Ingredients Kitchen.
Responsibilities:
1. Perform planned and predictive maintenance of equipment, complete ad hoc repairs promptly, and prioritize work in line with site priorities to ensure efficient production.
2. Assess spare parts needs by maintaining up-to-date critical spares lists, ensuring stock levels are adequate, and resolving issues promptly.
3. Ensure a safe working environment by conducting all servicing and maintenance activities with minimal risk to employees, products, and equipment. Champion safety initiatives.
4. Use root cause analysis on breakdowns to identify actions and drive their completion to prevent recurrence.
5. Support the energy reduction and sustainability agenda to minimize environmental impacts by completing all related actions.
6. Participate in daily and weekly review sessions to drive continuous improvement across the site.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Qualified or time-served in Mechanical Engineering.
* Develop and implement preventive and reactive maintenance plans for pumps, valves, and related systems, ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.
* Coordinate with external contractors for specialized tasks and oversee permits-to-work as needed.
* Experience with CMMS software.
* Reliability management expertise (e.g., FMECA, RCM, Tribology, CBM, TPM).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* NEBOSH certification and knowledge of behavioral safety (desirable).
* Legionella and HACCP awareness (desirable).
* Experience with PLC systems (desirable).
About IPN:
IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 850 people across four UK sites. Our brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat, and partner brands. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce a variety of pet foods enjoyed worldwide.
Compensation and Benefits:
* £20.87 per hour (£46,882 per annum).
* 43.2 hours per week (Days - Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:00, Friday 07:00-14:20).
* Hourly rate plus overtime (up to 12 hours at time and a half, beyond 12 hours at double time).
* Paid monthly.
* Note: Own transport required as no public transport to the factory.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawturnity leave.
* Pension: NEST with employee contributions of 4.5% and employer contributions of 3.5% (salary sacrifice).
* Additional benefits include free parking, electric car charging, Hertility, Spotify or Netflix subscriptions, discounted products, and free hot drinks.
* Life assurance and Medicash Plan.
* Flexible benefits, including discounted pet food purchases.
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