multi skilled lead shift engineer

Multi Skilled LEAD Shift Engineer - Injection Moulding- Tamworth - £54k

Rotating Panama shift pattern days and nights - 28 day cycle, 14 days/nights on, 14 days off.

Free parking

Company pension

The Company

Our client, a leading packaging provider with facilities worldwide are looking for a Multi skilled lead shift engineer to join their dynamic team.

The role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers in maintaining and repairing equipment on a continuous production line. You'll be responsible for diagnosing faults, overseeing preventative maintenance, and ensuring the reliability of critical plant operations.

You'll also play a vital role in driving performance improvements, supporting production teams, and ensuring engineering excellence across all areas of the site.

• Lead daily engineering operations on shift, ensuring smooth handovers and accurate documentation.
• Support the team in managing breakdowns, fault diagnosis, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain and improve the performance of all plant and equipment through planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Mentor and coach shift engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Ensure shift KPIs are met, 5S standards are maintained, and improvement plans are in place.
• Collaborate closely with Production to align maintenance activities with operational needs.
• Support new equipment installations and commissioning with Tool Room Engineers.
• Identify and implement engineering solutions to increase plant efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for external engineering support as required.
• Maintain technical records and ensure all maintenance logs are up to date.
• Manage spare parts and consumables to support engineering activities.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety and operational compliance.

 

The person

 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Required)

 Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering

 Proven experience with plant maintenance and repair in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

 Strong technical understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems

 Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)

 Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating workload effectively

 Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on detailed handovers and accurate reporting

 A commitment to health and safety and safe systems of work

 Previous experience in plastic injection moulding

 

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