Crick | Permanent | Site-based | £64,646 per annum plus overtime We're excited to be recruiting for a Shift Engineer to join our engineering team at Crick. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias, perfect for someone passionate about keeping plant running safely, getting to the root cause and making things better every shift. You'll help keep our manufacturing assets safe, reliable and available. That means planned maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement, working closely with Production and Operations across days and nights. 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off, working 12-hour shifts (06:00 / 18:00 - 18:00 - 06:00). Your schedule is predictable and you get regular blocks of time off. Responsibilities Carry out planned, predictive and corrective maintenance to maximise uptime Diagnose and fix electrical, mechanical and controls faults safely and efficiently Lead root cause analysis to stop repeat failures Drive improvements in equipment performance, cost and energy use Work to all safety, food safety and engineering standards Keep CMMS records accurate and use the data to get ahead of breakdowns Manage critical spares so parts are available without overstocking Take part in daily, weekly and monthly performance reviews About you Electrical apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Time-served Electrical Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias Experience in FMCG or manufacturing Confident fault finding across electrical, mechanical and control systems CMMS experience and an understanding of reliability tools such as RCM, FMECA, TPM or CBM Keen to keep learning and developing NEBOSH, HACCP or Legionella awareness would be a bonus What we offer £27.65 per hour plus a £1.95 per hour shift allowance, which comes to over £64,646 a year before overtime A pay package that leads the regional market for engineers Enhanced holiday entitlement Enhanced company pension and colleague benefits Workwear and PPE provided Recognition and reward programmes Every engineer gets a company-funded Engineering Development Plan built around them. It covers mechanical, electrical and controls skills, including PLC troubleshooting, automation, condition monitoring and reliability-centred maintenance. Training is delivered through on-site learning, mentoring, accredited courses and specialist external providers. About us INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads
Shift Engineer employer: Inspired Pet Nutrition Ltd
At Inspired Pet Nutrition, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking employer that values innovation and quality in pet nutrition. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and growth, offering employees the chance to lead transformative projects while enjoying competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements. Located in Thirsk, our state-of-the-art facilities provide unique opportunities for professional development and travel, making it an exciting place to advance your career in traceability systems.
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