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Shift Engineer

Employer
The Advocate Group
Location
Kent
Salary
£40k - £45k
Closing date
20 Jun 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Engineering
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Job Type: Shift Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Kent

Days: 4 on 4 off 2 days 2 nights

Hours: 05.30 – 17.30 / 17.30 – 05.30

Are you looking to be part of a leading FMCG business? Somewhere where you can achieve real success and fully utilise your skillset working as part of the engineering team

The company:

My client who is based in the Kent is part of a multi sited organisation who are well respected in the FMCG Industry. This market leading company have an excellent reputation supplying to major retailers.

The role:

  • As a Shift Engineer you will carry out PPM duties reporting into the engineering manager.
  • Maintain equipment using fault finding techniques across the manufacturing site.
  • Daily breakdowns of all machinery across site.
  • Completion of all paperwork with full explanations of works carried out during day/night (shift handover).
  • Maintain engineering workshop repairs to a minimum, tagging items and informing departments as repairs completed
  • Complete daily, weekly, monthly PPM schedule and other tasks as required.

The successful candidate:

  • Experience working in a FMCG environment is essential (ideally food and drink manufacturing)
  • Multi skilled engineer qualified to City and Guilds level 3 or equivalent.
  • Experience working with PLCs, PPM, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Conveyors.
  • Passion and drive to innovate and put forwards improvement ideas.
  • Strong people skills with a proven track record of leading a small team and the ability to be diplomatic and decisive
  • Ability to engage a team at all levels and understand key motivators in order to drive performance
  • Good understanding of H&S across manufacturing sites would be an advantage.

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to Daniel.Fitzsimons@advocate-group.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role.

Please note The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency & business.

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Company

When it comes to finding the right fit for your professional needs, a unique approach gets results. That’s why the Advocate Group provides a bespoke service for every requirement.

We use discerning Search & Selection techniques, normally associated with executive roles, to all permanent and interim key hires and candidates.

We’re the business partner that elevates your workforce and career. Our clients see us as an integral part of their company, with over 90% coming back with repeat business.

 

OUR SECTOR SPECIALISMS

We have extensive experience, gained nationally and globally. Our network of contacts and research executives keep us informed about the challenges facing your industry.

To supplement the expert insights you share with us, our consultants are skilled in shaping recruitment strategies right for you.

We specialise in:

  • FMCG
  • Consumer Durables
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Distribution
  • Retail
  • Business Services
  • Financial Services
  • Technology

 

Company info
Telephone
0161 639 0080 / 020 7871 8000
Location
The Advocate Group
1 St Peter's Square
Manchester,
M2 3DE
GB

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