Shift Support Engineer

ALPLA INC.; Port Sunlight; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global packaging firm is seeking a motivated Shift Support Engineer to support plant maintenance in Wirral. You will work with the Shift Engineer, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. Key responsibilities include maintaining production equipment, performing planned maintenance, and addressing breakdowns. Candidates should hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and ideally have experience in manufacturing. Full training is offered, and a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Christmas vouchers

High Street brand discounts

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained preferred.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering discipline is essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Engineer to ensure efficient production equipment.
• Carry out servicing and maintenance of site machinery.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Knowledge of electrical systems

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in teams

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Computer-controlled systems

Job description

Port Sunlight / Merseyside / United Kingdom /Production & Manufacturing/Full time

We are looking for a motivated Shift Support Engineer to work alongside the Shift Engineer in supporting all aspects of plant, facility, and asset maintenance. This role plays a key part in driving Operational Excellence, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

You will receive full company training and guidance, with the opportunity to develop into a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer.

• Support the Shift Engineer to ensure production equipment operates efficiently and reliably.
• Carry out servicing and maintenance of site machinery.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and support root cause analysis (RCA).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Promote and lead a strong safety-first culture at all times.

What makes you great

• Apprentice-trained preferred.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline is essential.
• Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is beneficial.
• Experience with computer-controlled systems is beneficial.

What you can expect working with us

Shift Support Engineer
Location: Wirral
Permanent
Shift Pattern 4 on / 4 off – 12 hour days & nights
£47,000 + Benefits

Benefits package (Generous pension contributions, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, PerkBox – High Street brand discounts and Long service awards)

At ALPLA, westand forhigh-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clientsacross 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.

What We Offer:

• Additional Training and Professional Development
• Free uniform and PPE
• Free parking on site
• Life assurance from day one
• Company Pension scheme
• Maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Long service awards

Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: -

• Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more
• A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
• Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists

Unit 9 Stonecross Business Park, Yew Tree Way