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Description

Job Title: Site Shift Engineer

Location: Andover, Hampshire

Hours of Work: 3 Rotating Shift Pattern, Monday - Friday covering Early, Lates and Nights

Contracted Hours:37.5hrs per week

Salary:£53,794 per annum

As our next Site Shift Engineer you will provide engineering support across all site processes to ensure production schedules are achieved efficiently and cost-effectively. You will optimise the use of available resources to meet the operational needs of the Engineering department.

The successful candidate will

  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems, producing accurate daily reports.

  • Complete all monthly Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities on schedule.

  • Manage day-to-day engineering issues within the packing process to ensure smooth operations.

  • Carry out and oversee all required Daily Inspections.

  • Provide effective engineering input into ongoing and future project work.

  • Support general site maintenance activities as required.

  • Report production downtime promptly to the Engineering Manager.

  • Assist in maintaining system backups and uphold high standards of housekeeping; keep all records up to date.

  • Ensure compliance with company standards, product quality requirements, HACCP, Health & Safety, environmental regulations, and all legislative obligations.

  • Work closely with the Engineering Administrator to manage ordering of spare parts and materials

    What we need from you
    Essential Skills & Experience

  • Completed Engineering or Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or above).

  • Strong understanding of electrical circuits, including 24v and 110v systems.

  • Proven fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.

  • Competent across a broad range of technical skills, including mechanical work, pneumatics, and fabrication.

  • Ability to carry out repairs, corrective actions, and equipment modifications.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing process environment.

  • Experience in general engineering repairs and maintenance.

    Desirable

  • HNC qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.

  • 18th Edition Electrical Certification.

  • Strong computer literacy and ability to use engineering-related software and systems.

  • Working knowledge of COSHH and HACCP requirements.

  • Understanding of food safety standards and practices.

  • Awareness of DSEAR regulations.

    Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holiday days

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Occupational Health

  • Employee benefits to include Cycle to work scheme and retailers’ discounts

The Next Step…

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