Electrically Biased Shift Engineer - Ripley
3 Shift Pattern | 40 Hours Per Week
Total Package: £53,482 including Shift Premium
We are recruiting for an Electrically Biased Shift Engineer to join a complex and highly automated manufacturing environment in Ripley.
The site operates a wide range of specialist production processes and is continuing to invest in engineering reliability,plant performance and continuous improvement. The engineering function is focused on moving from a reactive maintenance culture towards a proactive and preventative approach,helping improve equipment reliability,reduce downtime and support long-term operational targets.
Working as part of a shift engineering team,you will provide electrical and multi-skilled support across manufacturing equipment and site services,ensuring plant performance,safety and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all machinery and systems are operated and maintained safely in line with site procedures and standards
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities across production equipment and site services
* Diagnose and fault-find electrical issues to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and help engineer out repeat failures
* Assist with equipment upgrades,modifications and improvement projects
* Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
* Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve plant performance
* Maintain accurate maintenance records through CMMS systems
* Ensure adherence to Lockout/Tagout procedures and risk assessment processes
* Support site-wide safety,compliance and facility improvement initiatives
* Monitor and contribute towards performance measures including MTTR and MTTF
The Successful Candidate Will Have
* Time-served Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
* Experience working within manufacturing,process or production environments
* Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capability
* Experience working with motors,inverters,drives and industrial control systems
* PLC fault-finding experience and understanding of automated production machinery
* Experience with electrical control panels,sensors and instrumentation
* Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics
* Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement principles
* Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance documentation
* A proactive mindset and willingness to contribute within a continuous improvement culture
Desirable
* Knowledge of steam systems and site utilities
* Basic mechanical maintenance understanding
* Experience supporting automated manufacturing environments
* Knowledge of health & safety systems including permit systems and LOTO
What's on Offer
* £53,482 package including shift premium
* Opportunity to join a highly automated manufacturing environment
* Strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement
* Investment in engineering and site development
* Supportive team environment with long-term career opportunities