Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire (SG18) – Commutable from Bedford, St. Neots, Stevenage, Royston, Hitchin, Biggleswade, Sandy, Welwyn.
Salary: GBP 52,500 + Overtime + 5 Bonus.
Shift: 12‑hour Panama Shift – Days and Nights.
Benefits
* Up to 10% match pension, X4 life assurance
* BUPA Healthcare
* 21 shift holidays
* EAP, staff discounts platform, enhanced parental policies, cycle‑to‑work scheme
Role and Responsibilities
* Responsible for reactive and planned maintenance across all areas of engineering: manufacturing, production, site services, infrastructure and plant equipment
* Carry out PPM schedule effectively and efficiently
* Involved with site project work: installations and upgrades to machinery
* Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs
* Dealing with high‑speed food production, processing and packaging machinery, automation and controls
* PLC electrical fault finding
* Work with motors, servo drives, sensors, inverters, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, compressors
* Continuous improvements: suggesting new ideas and sharing best practice
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship
* Multi‑skilled engineer, ideally with an electrical bias
* Experience in a fast‑paced food/FMCG manufacturing environment
* Working knowledge of a CMMS system
* Team player, proactive and self‑motivated
* HNC qualification (or equivalent)
* PLC electrical fault finding expertise
* Ability to fault‑find both electrically and mechanically
* Comfortable working at heights and in hot conditions when required
* Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
* Qualifications in food hygiene or safety are beneficial
Please note that we receive a high volume of applications and will only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. 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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