Mechanical Shift Engineer

Airport Placements; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 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

Mechanical Shift Engineer

Job Reference: 227

Location: Dumfries

Hours: 12 Hour Shifts, 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Salary: Up to £45k (Dependant on Experience) + Benefits

HRGO Recruitment is exclusively seeking a skilled Mechanical Shift Engineer for our manufacturing client located in the Dumfries area. We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong Mechanical skills and have worked in fast paced industrial engineering environments.

The ideal applicant will possess experience in FMCG or the Food & Beverage Manufacturing and Distribution sectors however we do encourage applications from engineers from transferrable disciplines.

Key Responsibilities of the Shift Maintenance Engineer:

• Perform both scheduled and reactive maintenance on various pieces of equipment within an FMCG setting.
• Troubleshoot and identify faults.
• Diagnose and rectify machinery issues to reduce downtime and enhance production efficiency.
• Work closely with the production team to promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow health and safety regulations while maintaining high work standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Mechanical qualifications are desired (NVQ, HNC, 18th Edition or equivalent).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with Extrusion would be beneficial.

What We Offer:

• Salary around £45k (DOE)
• Electrical Training
• Life Insurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Overtime Rate
• Bonus Pay
• Discount Platform

If you are interested in this Mechanical Shift Engineer role based in Dumfries, please do apply today and one of our consultants will reach out to you.

Commutable from: Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Thornhill, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Gretna, Annan, Eastriggs, Carlisle.

Contact us:

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• Call:01233 722 401