At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure plant machinery runs smoothly and improve manufacturing operations in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Earn up to £22 per hour with a competitive shift pattern.
- Other info: Enjoy a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern for work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising machinery and enhancing production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Hands-on engineering experience with fault-finding skills in electrics and hydraulics.
The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.
A hands‑on role to ensure the plant, machinery and equipment meets agreed standards of performance and improve the manufacturing operation within a shift‑based team.
- Up to £22 per hour.
Main Duties
- To work closely with the Shift Manager to assist with efficiency of equipment and quality of the manufactured bottle to meet agreed performance standards, and quality of product to be manufactured within specification.
- To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance to agreed schedule, to agreed and accepted Company standards, and to comply with agreed safe working practices at all times.
- To monitor the performance of the machinery and equipment, and to be pro‑active in avoiding downtime by initiating and necessary improvement measures prior to failure.
- Ensure the fast resolution of any problems, and to ensure safety, optimize machine efficiency and minimize waste levels to achieve business targets.
- To suggest new projects or working practices to ensure continual improvement in health and safety, quality, performance and the general functioning of the site.
- To work closely with your colleagues to ensure the communication of all safety issues, quality and machinery problems that might affect safety issues, quality and machinery problems that might affect safety or performance standards.
- Support the Engineering Team with repairs for any breakdown within the plant or site as requested.
- To assist with production, improvements, projects and reconfigurations as required.
- To carry out any reasonable request from your Shift Manager.
Skills and Experience Required
- Time served engineer.
- Ability to fault‑find with electrics and electronics.
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Practical understanding of PLC equipment preferred but not essential.
- Demonstrates a hands‑on results orientated approach.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
Hours of Work
- 4 on / 4 off continental shift pattern, 2 days (06:00 to 18:00) / 2 nights (18:00 to 06:00).
- APPLY FOR THE ROLE
If you feel that you possess the requirements above along with the drive and ambition, then we would love to hear from you!
- Please submit your CV and salary requirements to Careers@Firstcircle. group
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Shift Engineer – Newport Pagnell employer: First Circle Group
As a Shift Engineer at our Newport Pagnell facility, you will join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to excellence in manufacturing. We offer competitive pay of up to £22 per hour, a commitment to employee development, and a culture that values safety and innovation. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, this role provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on engineers to thrive in a rewarding environment.
