Location: Grimsby | Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days / Nights) | Hours: 06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00
Are you a hands‑on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced FMCG environment and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and pride in their work?
This is your opportunity to make a real impact! We're looking for a proactive and skilled Shift Engineer to join our operations team at our Grimsby site. You'll be playing a crucial role in maintaining the performance of production equipment and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes.
What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)
- Rapidly respond to breakdowns and carry out planned maintenance tasks.
- Investigate root causes of failures and develop effective action plans.
- Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Deliver training and support to production teams for minor maintenance.
- Collaborate across departments (Production, Technical, NPD, etc.).
- Promote a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
- Drive performance by minimising downtime and ensuring optimum plant availability.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance and engineering tasks.
- Participate in maintenance projects, upgrades, and service improvements.
- Demonstrate efficient machine operation and support operator training.
What You'll Need (Skills & Experience)
- Relevant Engineering qualifications - Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.
- FMCG industry experience is highly desirable.
- Confident with PLC fault finding and diagnostics.
- Familiar with HACCP and Health & Safety practices.
- Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office proficiency essential.
- Great communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset.
- Self‑motivated, hands‑on, and solutions‑focused.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and varying temperatures.
- Flexibility to travel to other sites or suppliers if required.
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary / rate of pay
- A day off work to support our charity partners
- Pension
- Medical benefit
- And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
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