Shift Engineer

Unilever PLC; Branston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Burton-on-Trent is seeking a Shift Engineer to optimize equipment running and maintenance. Responsibilities include electrical and mechanical fault finding, preventative maintenance, and decision making that impacts production. Candidates should have a minimum NVQ level 3 in Engineering and relevant experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Subsidised gym membership

Discounted staff shop

Shares

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Engineering and Post Apprenticeship Skill level.
• Experience in manufacturing in Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company preferred.
• Experience working within a food manufacturing environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical fault finding and rectification.
• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Write detailed reports on machinery status.
• Conduct data analysis and provide insights.
• Implement technical decisions affecting production.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Data analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Decision making

Education

NVQ level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Programme Logic Control qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Shift Engineer

Location: Burton Factory, Burton‑on‑Trent, Unilever factory

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our famous Marmite site and become part of an enthusiastic and brand‑driven team in the Burton‑on‑Trent Unilever factory. Our site is going through an exciting expansion with the addition of a new sourcing unit producing our Hellmann’s and Colman’s products too. We are seeking proactive and experienced individuals to drive our business forward in this exciting time. Unilever is world renowned for its brands from PG Tips, Persil, Comfort, Dove, Knorr, Hellmann’s and Pot Noodle all manufactured at our UK sites.

We are recruiting Shift Engineers who are Preventative Maintenance and Focused Improvement Specialists, engaged to optimise the running and maintenance of equipment within the factory. Where breakdowns occur, the multi‑skilled engineer will act to diagnose and troubleshoot faults and where necessary will recommend design improvements.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and Mechanical fault finding and rectification
• Completion of Preventative and Corrective maintenance tasks
• Previous experience writing reports
• Data analysis and office‑based skills
• Root Cause Analysis
• Decision making – Makes and implements technical decisions which can impact production.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Engineering and Post Apprenticeship Skill level

Desirable

• Programme Logic Control qualifications (Siemens S5/Siemens S7/Mitsubishi or Allen Bradley)
• Experience of manufacturing in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company and World Class Manufacturing.
• Experience as a team member within a project Management team, with an awareness of project management tools and techniques.
• Experience working within food manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full‑time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family‑friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more-than‑happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever.