Shift Engineer (Production)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Purpose: To ensure engineering and maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner and that all appropriate corrective actions are implemented. To ensure that all standards of housekeeping are maintained in line with Good Engineering Practice, the Company Quality System and Health & Safety procedures.
Working Hours Alternate weeks M-F 6am-2pm, 11am-8pm and 1 in 3 weekend on call:
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Carry out PPM activities on machinery and equipment in line with schedule plan
PLC Programming and control
Assist in the development of PLC programming as required
Participate in internal or external SCADA/PLC training
Operational Engineering
Work on the lines to assist & train production with machinery problems
Attend breakdowns promptly to ensure a timely resolution
Control activities of contractors on site
Management of Engineering and Site Systems
Ensure that all engineering activity complies with relevant legislation
Ensure the health and safety of self and others
Ensure all housekeeping standards are maintained daily in the workplace
Support Audit preparation as required
Budgeting & Stock Management
Conduct stock takes as required
Obtain quotations for ordering of required parts
People Management & Development
Assist Production with machine training
CI & Project Management
Work on capital projects as required and complete all engineering activities
Work with the Engineering Manager to continually improve operations
Support ad-hoc engineering projects as required
Technical Skill Requirements
5 Years post apprenticeship, ideally gained in food manufacturing
BTEC/C&G Level in an appropriate discipline
Detailed knowledge of technical disciplines - 415V - 3PH Electrical Systems,
Electrical Control, Fault-finding, P.L.C. Controls, Pneumatics and Hydraulics
· Experience of operational system control
· Knowledge of Mitsubishi FX and Q series PLCs
· Experience of inverters
· PLC hardware and software diagnostic/installation skills
· E-Series HMI programming skills
· Electrical installation & fault finding
· Knowledge of scales and calibration
· Liquid transfer experience
· Good knowledge of pump PPM (centrifugal, mono, lobe, peristaltic, diaphragm)
· Good knowledge of automated valves PPM (APV, Tuchenhagen)
· Understanding of pneumatics
· Understanding of compressors, industrial boilers, glycol cooling plants, refrigeration compressors
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 20/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shift Engineer (Production) roles across Dairygold Food Ingredients UK Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £43,000 - £43,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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