Shift Operative
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Location: Grimsby | Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days / Nights) | Hours: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00
Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and pride in their work?
This is your opportunity to make a real impact! We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Shift Engineer to join our operations team at our Grimsby site. You’ll be playing a crucial role in maintaining the performance of production equipment and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes.
What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):
* Rapidly respond to breakdowns and carry out planned maintenance tasks.
* Investigate root causes of failures and develop effective action plans.
* Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
* Deliver training and support to production teams for minor maintenance.
* Collaborate across departments (Production, Technical, NPD, etc.).
* Promote a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
* Drive performance by minimising downtime and ensuring optimum plant availability.
* Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance and engineering tasks.
* Participate in maintenance projects, upgrades, and service improvements.
* Demonstrate efficient machine operation and support operator training.
What You’ll Need (Skills & Experience):
* Relevant Engineering qualifications – Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.
* FMCG industry experience is highly desirable.
* Confident with PLC fault finding and diagnostics.
* Familiar with HACCP and Health & Safety practices.
* Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office proficiency essential.
* Great communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
* Self-motivated, hands-on, and solutions-focused.
* Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and varying temperatures.
* Flexibility to travel to other sites or suppliers if required.
What can we offer you?
* Competitive salary / rate of pay
* A day off work to support our charity partners
* Pension
* Medical benefit
* And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
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