At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical support and maintenance for production equipment to ensure efficiency.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading engineering firm in Broxbourne.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on health, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving production processes and equipment performance.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Broxbourne
Department: Technical Services
Reports to: Engineering Team Leader
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive mechanical or electrical engineer to join our Shift Technical Services Team at Broxbourne. You will play a key role in ensuring our production equipment operates efficiently, with minimal downtime, through reactive and preventative maintenance. This role requires a hands‑on, technically qualified, confident professional who can work independently or as part of a team on a rotating shift basis to maintain high standards of performance, health and safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
What You’ll Do
- Provide technical production support, corrective repair and maintenance across the full range of production equipment.
- Work cohesively with engineering and manufacturing teams, as well as external technical organisations.
- Exercise sound technical judgment under general supervision or independently, prioritising production uptime.
- Deliver predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance to maximise equipment efficiency.
- Ensure departmental quality standards are maintained and reviewed for continuous improvement.
- Maintain professional housekeeping of work areas and uphold health & safety standards.
- Assist in developing safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyse maintenance requirements, corrective actions, and quality audits, providing actionable feedback.
- Lead asset care initiatives, identifying opportunities for equipment improvement.
- Support trials and development of new products and working practices.
- Participate in continuous improvement programmes, problem‑solving, and quality control analysis.
- Collaborate with production staff, team managers, and fellow engineers to maximise equipment effectiveness.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of Health & Safety policies and standards.
- Engage in strategic projects, including capital investment proposals, to identify future operational opportunities.
- Represent the company professionally, promoting its reputation and values in all interactions.
What We’re Looking For
- Mechanical, Electrical or multi‑skilled engineering qualifications (City & Guilds LIII, HNC, HND, or equivalent).
- Proficiency with relevant technical systems and maintenance tools.
- Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and technical skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and within production constraints.
- Commitment to health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Who You’ll Work With
- Engineering Team Leader and Technical Services Team
- Production and Print Teams
- Operational staff and management across Broxbourne site
Inclusive Hiring: We aim to support each applicant in showing their best self. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Shift Technical Services Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical bias (Broxbourne) employer: Newsprinters Limited
Join our dynamic team at Broxbourne, where we prioritise a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and continuous improvement. As a Shift Technical Services Engineer, you will benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring your professional growth while contributing to the efficiency and safety of our production processes. Enjoy a supportive environment that values health and safety, alongside competitive benefits that enhance your work-life balance.
