Job Description

Shift Engineer - Ross-shire, UK

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a permanent Shift Engineer to join an existing team in a long established manufacturing company in Ross-shire. As a Shift Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our production and site services, ensuring optimal equipment performance and product quality. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a quick and effective response to line breakdowns.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance to agreed schedules.
• Adhere to Health and Safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Diagnose faults and test, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment and machinery safely.
• Utilise root cause analysis to identify reasons for equipment failure.
• Effectively use the CMMS (Pirana) system to record information and parts movements accurately.
• Complete basic building fabric remedial work and repairs, including plumbing, drainage, heating, ventilation, and lighting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Holds a Modern Engineering Apprenticeship or a recognised engineering qualification such as HNC or City & Guilds.
• Minimum of 3 years FMCG experience in a factory environment is desirable.
• Ideally electrically biased with strong mechanical knowledge.
• 18th Edition wiring regulations certification.
• Ability to safely carry out electrical testing on machinery and read electrical drawings.
• Strong fault finding and repair experience (minimum 2 years).
• Flexible working hours, including weekends, with a current focus on dayshift and backshifts.
• Computer literate with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with various functions across the business.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and self-motivated to work on own initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a supportive team player attitude.
• Reliable, punctual, and possessing a can-do attitude.
• Desirable: Knowledge of refrigeration equipment and food processing.

Call to Action:

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to a company that values its employees and the environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.