Lead Shift Engineer

Tamworth Permanent £54,000 - £54,000 per year View Job Description
The Lead Shift Engineer will oversee the smooth operation of engineering processes within a fast-paced industrial environment. This role requires technical expertise to maintain and improve manufacturing systems in Tamworth.
  • Global Manufacturer
  • Development & Progression

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established organisation within their sector. As a global company, they focus on delivering high-quality products while maintaining efficient and reliable operations.

Job Description

  • Ensure all shift documentation is up to date and accurate including handover
  • Levels of 5S are adhered to, both workshop and machines
  • Shift KPI's are maintained and improvement plans in place
  • Ensuring the PPM schedule is adhered to.
  • Coaching and mentoring team
  • Working with Production to fully understand the manufacturing plans and being able to action those plans accordingly.
  • Responsible for supporting all engineering breakdowns, diagnosing faults as soon as possible and replacement of machine parts
  • Rectifying all hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical issues
  • Enhancing, repairing and maintaining all the Plant, Equipment and Services within the manufacturing facility as per the preventative maintenance schedule and updating the maintenance log
  • Assisting with the installation and commission of new machinery and equipment with the support of specialist Tool Room Engineers
  • Involvement with improvement projects during planned downtime and identifying engineering solutions to maximise efficiency of the plant
  • To maintain a relationship with appropriate plant and services contractors/ suppliers and arrange for such suppliers to undertake the engineering works that are required through breakdowns, maintenance and project/ enhancement work
  • To organise and maintain the technical database
  • Order spares / consumables required to support the engineering activities that will be undertaken in house or by a contracted company
  • Work closely with Production, Tool Change and Tool Room teams to effectively achieve the required engineering outcome
  • Operate within key Engineering and Health & Safety codes
  • Any other tasks as requested by Management
  • Targets: Number of T Cards or equivalent system closed to target, scrap below set target, minimal machine downtime, planned maintenance and project work to be completed in cost and on time.



INITIALLY A DAYS BASED POSITION

MOVING TO PANANA SHIFT (2'S & 3'S)

The Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer/Senior Engineer, from a manufacturing background along with:

  • Minimum Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering (or Apprentice trained mechatronic)
  • 18th Edition
  • Plan & distribute workload, along with safely lead engineers
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven working knowledge of plant maintenance - hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical & mechanical systems
  • Can read electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic drawings
  • Understanding of H&S processes and safe methods of working
  • A Desirable - Plastic Injection Moulding experience

What's on Offer

  • £54,000/annum
  • Permanent role offering job stability in the Tamworth area.
  • Opportunities to work with advanced systems in the engineering and manufacturing field.
  • Supportive company culture focused on professional growth and development.
  • Generous holiday allowance and additional employee benefits
Contact
Anthony Baker
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6830962
Phone number
+44 121 230 9423

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Tamworth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anthony Baker
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9423
Job reference
JN-092025-6830962