Shift Engineer
£47000-£49000 p/a
Rainham, London
Hamilton Woods is working with a key client in the food manufacturing industry, a company renowned for its high-quality product range and ongoing innovation. This client is part of a global group, operating within the UK and beyond, and is committed to expanding its market presence with the support of a dedicated and skilled team.
The role involves working a rotating day and night shift pattern (alternating every two weeks), with a total of 39 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth of a premium brand.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Engineering Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving the production process.
Strictly adhere to all safety, quality, operational, and engineering protocols.
Prioritize safety and quality while ensuring production targets are met, and contribute to overall site performance.
Oversee the inventory and procurement of spare parts, ensuring alignment with the Preventative Maintenance (PM) system and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Plan and carry out both routine and corrective maintenance tasks, focusing on continuous improvement within your designated area.
Provide technical support and guidance to Technicians and Operators, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Assist in the training and supervision of Operators and Contractors, ensuring equipment is operated and maintained correctly.
Perform essential tasks related to site maintenance and service building operations.
Manage tasks through the Permit to Work system and proactively drive improvements within your area, coordinating with other departments as needed.
Offer suggestions for enhancing production equipment and facilities, ensuring that both electrical and mechanical installations are completed to a high standard.Technical Expertise and Equipment Familiarity
Proven experience as a shift engineer, ideally within a food manufacturing environment.
Flexibility to work alternating day and night shifts.
Multi-skilled, with electrical certification (preferably 18th edition).
Competent in using workshop machinery, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, as well as power tools.
Familiar with processing equipment such as rice huskers, polishers, grading machines, and packaging systems.
IOSH Managing Safely certification.
Experience working in confined spaces and at heights.
Training in Continuous Improvement (CI) within a manufacturing setting.
Licensed to operate MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) and FLTs (Forklift Trucks).
Knowledge of BRC (British Retail Consortium) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) food safety standards.
Experience as a lone worker is a plus.The Ideal Candidate
A proactive advocate for health and safety, committed to maintaining a safe working environment.
Self-driven with a strong analytical approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail.
Capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team, even under pressure.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly explain technical issues.
Proactive in identifying and resolving faulty processes, implementing sustainable solutions.
Able to manage time efficiently to ensure continuous production coverage and fulfill all job responsibilities.
Willing to work flexibly to cover holidays and provide additional support for maintenance and production as required.
Dedicated to ensuring that all work is meticulously documented within the CMMS