Job Title: Shift Engineer
Location: Dunstable
Salary: £37,000-£42,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Engineer to join us in our engineering department. Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will assess and support machinery operational and safety performance at the Dunstable site, record issues found, and corrective actions taken to rectify issues, as well as respond to breakdowns.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- To routinely assess the machinery and report any defects that need attention to the Engineering Manager
- To make safe and if necessary, prohibit the use of any machine that is liable to cause injury to any employee or visitor to the site
- To communicate all areas of concern regarding the Plant, buildings, and machinery to the Engineering Manager
- Trouble shooting and resolve of problem in conjunction with the Shift Managers where necessary
- Stock checks and requests for parts where necessary
- Routine plant checks, chillers/compressors/vacuum systems
- Carrying out any other appropriate instructions/tasks necessary to the success of the business as determined by Engineering Manager
The Candidate:
- Strong individual with an analytical and logical approach to problem solving.
- Someone who has high attention to detail
- A can-do attitude, able to overcome obstacles with a team approach
- Organisational and planning skills to manage your time and to meet deadlines and objectives
- Interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels and to motivate others
Knowledge, training, and experience required:
- Apprentice trained with relevant qualifications in mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience in using workshop equipment and tools, e.g., mitre saw, pillar drill and hand tools
- Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
- Experience of the processing of plastics (desirable).
Benefits:
- Workplace pension
- Hours of work 12hrs shift/Continental shift pattern (07:00-19:00 // 19:00-07:00)
- Employee Referral scheme
- Annual performance bonus
Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Mechanical Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Plant Fitter, Bench Fitter, Plant Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Technical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineer may also be considered for this role.
