Shift Maintenance Engineer (Near Chester)
£42k - £44k plus overtime
About the Role:
Join a leading packaging design and innovation company at their foodservice packaging site near Chester. We're looking for a skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join our maintenance team and help keep our production machinery running smoothly.
Job Purpose:
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Maintain and repair production machinery to high standards, ensuring minimal interruptions and breakdowns.
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Maintain comprehensive maintenance and service records.
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Devise, fabricate, and install improvements to production machines.
Responsibilities:
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Perform planned maintenance on plant and equipment.
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Respond to production machine breakdowns.
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Install and relocate production equipment.
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Specify and order spare parts.
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Complete maintenance records and required paperwork.
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Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
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Conduct mechanical and pneumatic fault finding.
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Record daily activities and liaise with other departments.
Skills & Qualifications:
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Ability to read mechanical drawings.
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Strong mechanical skills, with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Electrical knowledge preferred but not essential.
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Experience in a high-speed, high-pressure production environment.
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City & Guilds qualification or equivalent.
Interpersonal Skills:
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Highly responsible, conscientious, and reliable.
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Good communicator with a strong work ethic.
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Flexible, able to prioritize effectively and adapt to variable workloads.
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Punctual, presentable, and with good attendance.
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Experience working in fast-paced environments, able to manage time effectively and multitask.
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Proactive with a can-do attitude.
Work Hours:
40 hours per week, rotating shifts including early, afternoon, and night shifts.
Benefits:
33 holidays including bank holidays
Pension plan
Life insurance
If you're an experienced mechanical engineer ready for a new challenge, apply today to join our dynamic team