We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer on full-time permanent basis, based near Ledbury. The successful candidate will be comfortable working as part of a shift team supporting a busy manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on role focused on the manufacturing assets, the ancillary equipment and utilities that enable the assets to maintain a high level of performance to meet company KPI’s.

The scope also captures subassemblies such as FM equipment, building fabrication, IT systems and OHSE requirements.

What you can expect:

• Starting salary: circa £46,500 per annum, depending on experience and increasing upon successful completion of the probationary period
• Shift pattern of 12 hour days and nights, with 5 off days per rotation
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary company bonus based on achieved targets
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Opportunity to work within a large manufacturing environment
• A varied engineering role covering both reactive and planned maintenance
• Progression and development opportunities
• Free on-site car parking
• Plus, additional benefits such as EAP, health cashplan and enhanced benefits after 1 year of employment e.g. cycle scheme, income protection scheme

What you will be doing:

• Working within SOP’S complete PPMs, respond to breakdowns and other reasonable requests in a timely manner
• Provide accurate reports on the work undertaken with such details as root cause, spare parts requirement and improvement recommendations
• Regularly communicate with and support internal customers
• Help set priorities and apply improvements through participation in continuous improvement initiatives
• Build relationships with external contractors including OEM & preferred parts suppliers
• Attend and contribute to performance and safety meetings
• Develop knowledge of the production processes, undertake training where required
• Help develop the knowledge of co-workers and in particular trainees

What we are looking for:

• Time served apprentice to NVQ 3 in an engineering discipline
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills is essential
• PLC and pneumatic knowledge would be advantageous
• At least 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment
• Health & Safety Awareness, ideally IOSH qualified
• Computer literate
• A strong team player