Shift Engineer Purpose of role: To be a highly competent team member providing a safe and efficient engineering service to support production, and to ensure that a proactive approach is adopted to maintaining good machinery and operating efficiencies within a timely manner. Works collaboratively with other functions, taking hands-on approach, and providing support, where required, outside core functional responsibilities. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES *During all activities ensures that the Health and Safety of themselves and others remains first priority. *Correct or if unable to correct report any hazards which may lead to injury or food safety implications. *Ensures all activities are in compliance with food safety legislation and good manufacturing practices. *Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained at all times. *Ensure fast and effective response to breakdowns and handovers to Production are appropriately communicated. *Diagnosing faults and taking corrective action to ensure continuous service and identifying further improvements to increase equipment availability. *Participate in a multi-skilled team within own capabilities and undertake in any training and development exercises to progress. *Identify and share continuous improvement ideas that may contribute to Health & Safety and equipment uptime or maintenance cost improvements. *Ensuring planned maintenance work is completed on time and further work required is communicated to the Engineering Supervisor or Manager. *Flexibility to work across sites. *Having a flexible approach to hours of work and working within the team to provide engineering cover to meet the needs of the business. *Ensure that good food manufacturing practices are maintained at all times. KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS *Time served craft apprenticeship or equivalent training to NVQ level 3 *Multi-skilled or work towards qualification *Must be a team player *Highly motivated self-starter *Excellent communications skills *Can-do, hands-on approach to your work *Flexible in work approach *Be able to demonstrate a proven track record within a fast paced manufacturing environment.