Are you an ex-military engineer looking to join a business who values your engineering background, who will invest in your training, development, offer you further qualifications and job security.
I am currently recruiting for 2x Shift Engineers to join my clients business based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, the successful Shift Engineers will be joining an established global group who will work a rotational 4 on 4 off shift pattern, carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance on their manufacturing equipment.
Shift Engineer Responsibilities:
- Ensure all equipment operates fully.
- Provide breakdown and maintenance support to a wide range of electro-mechanical systems.
- Mechanical strip-down/re-assembly, basic wiring, and system testing.
- Electrical fault-finding.
- Strong communication skills and team player.
- Ensure all maintenance is logged and documented.
- Adhere to all health & Safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
Shift Engineer Requirements:
- Hold a relevant recognised engineering qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering to a minimum level of NVQ level 3 or equivalent – ideally electrical.
- Proven experience as a hands-on engineer.
- Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical and electrical systems including plc’s.
- Experience working with motors, drives, gears, pneumatics, hydraulics, and compressed air systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams.
- Experience working with automated systems would be advantageous.
Shift Engineer Benefits:
- Salary is £42,000 rising to £44,000 after training period.
- 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
- 25 days holiday & bank holidays
- Pension scheme, life insurance, option to join private healthcare.
- Opportunity for further training to achieve additional qualifications.
