Mechanical Shift Engineer | 4 on 4 off | Dumfries

Airport Placements; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Shift Engineer in Dumfries, offering a salary of up to £45k depending on experience. The role focuses on performing maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, requiring strong mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities. Ideal candidates will have mechanical qualifications and experience within the FMCG or food manufacturing sectors. Benefits include health insurance and potential for bonus pay.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Overtime Rate

Bonus Pay

Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Desired mechanical qualifications include NVQ, HNC or equivalent.
• Experience in FMCG or Food & Beverage Manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with Extrusion would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform both scheduled and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and identify machinery faults.
• Diagnose and rectify machinery issues to reduce downtime.
• Work closely with the production team for continuous improvement.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Excellent problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Capability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment

Education

Mechanical qualifications (NVQ, HNC, 18th Edition or equivalent)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Shift Engineer in Dumfries, offering a salary of up to £45k depending on experience. The role focuses on performing maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, requiring strong mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities. Ideal candidates will have mechanical qualifications and experience within the FMCG or food manufacturing sectors. Benefits include health insurance and potential for bonus pay.