Shift Engineer - Optima UK Inc Ltd : Job Details

Job Title: Shift Engineer (Electrically biased)

Location: Lichfield

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: £47,361 per annum

The Role of the Shift Engineer

An outstanding opportunity awaits, to join a leading FMCG company based in Lichfield. This is a chance to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise and dedication will drive both customer satisfaction and company success. You will be working on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of innovation in the industry.

Shift Pattern: 4 x days 06:00-18:00 / 3 x rest days / 4 x nights 18:00-06:00 / 5 x rest days

Duties and Tasks for the Shift Engineer:

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on machinery, robotic systems, and conveyors.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs and automated systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and manage spare parts inventory.
• Train production staff on machinery operation and maintenance.

The Shift Engineer

• Qualified Electrical Engineer (minimum 2 years)
• Minimum 2 years' experience of working within the Food & Drink sector
• Candidate should be electrically biased but skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems
• Experience of fault finding with industrial machinery
• Experience of interpreting both mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience of shift working
• Served a full engineering apprenticeship and/or qualification of NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Benefits:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Quarterly Bonus