Shift Engineer - Night Shift - Whitworths Ltd : Job Details

About The RoleAs the biggest brand in an on trend, rapidly growing category we have an exciting opportunity to create real meaning in consumers lives through our products and offer a valued point of difference.Job Title: Shift EngineerShift: Night Shift- 3 nights on, 4 nights offSalary: Competitive, plus opportunity to work overtimeJob purpose:To provide a full engineering support service to all areas of the business aiming to minimise machine and equipment downtime and maximise preventative maintenance.Key focus areas:

• Minimise machine downtime
• Prevent manufacturing lost time
• Achievement of the Preventative Maintenance Plan
• To be audit ready at all times – relevant paperwork and quality audits completed
• To be generating continuous improvement ideas

Engineering operates a 24/6 cover, working on 3 nights on, 4 nights off rota with Banked hours principle. We are currently looking for a night shift engineer.We are looking for someone who will complement the team with a balance of skills and experience: 

• Experience of working as a Maintenance Technician within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating an understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably food processing. 
• Experience working with manufacturing systems; related controls and instrumentation systems 
• Experience of process, packaging and service equipment

The ideal candidate will be working towards or already have the following qualifications: 

• BTECH/ONC qualification as a minimum in either Electrical or Mechanical discipline or Multi skilled engineering qualification or C&G 2330 Level 3 Electro – technical certificate combined with NVQ 3 Electrical Maintenance
• Time served apprentice
• Multi-skilled Engineer
• HNC level in electrical, mechanical or production maintenance engineering

About The CompanyWe’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 22 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you’ll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don't just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.''