Job Description
DK Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing client who are looking to strengthen their engineering team with the addition of a Shift Engineer.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking organisation offering long-term career development, investment in training, and a supportive engineering culture.
The Role
As a Shift Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining site performance by ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with production teams and fellow engineers to support operational targets.
Key Responsibilities
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Planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and site services
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Mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding and breakdown response
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Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
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Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards at all times
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Accurate completion of maintenance records using CMMS systems
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Assisting with improvement projects and equipment upgrades
Candidate Profile
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Time-served Maintenance Engineer with a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent
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Mechanical or Electrical bias (multi-skilled highly desirable)
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Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
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Comfortable working shifts and responding to breakdowns
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Proactive, team-oriented approach
