Job Description
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