Multi-skilled Engineer

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with a premier client in Westerleigh to find an exceptional Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer. As an integral member of the Engineering Team, you will ensure the best performance and dependability of Manufacturing equipment, contributing to both safety and efficiency across all site assets.

Role: Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
Location: Westerleigh
Salary: Competitive
Shifts: 4 on and 4 off (days/nights)- 5am-5pm Shift

Your Role: Your mission is to combine hands-on Maintenance expertise, in-depth equipment knowledge, and robust communication skills to ensure the reliability and availability of all site assets. You will be at the forefront of improving plant performance and fostering a culture of professional engineering and proactive improvement.

What You'll Do:

• Perform both planned and unplanned Maintenance activities to high standards, ensuring safety at all times.
• Maintain all site assets to meet stringent site requirements and ensure their continuous availability.
• Provide comprehensive Mechanical and Electrical support for all assets and projects, validated by the site Engineering Management team.
• Ensure optimum performance of manufacturing plants and equipment at the best value cost and effective use of resources.
• Maintain and enhance Engineering standards across the site by offering your expert support and insights.
• Positively influence plant reliability through hands-on interventions in improvement activities, Maintenance procedures, and during plant stoppages.
• Champion a culture of safety and quality, actively participating in audits and customer technical visits, and leading your department in these efforts.

• An Engineer with hands-on experience, ideally within the Food Manufacturing sector, supported by qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical fields (BTEC or similar).
• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving a variety of equipment issues, with a broad knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical and Electrical.
• A staunch advocate for safety, experienced in risk assessment and managing safe working practices, particularly with high-hazard equipment.
• An outstanding communicator who can prioritise effectively in fast-paced environments and elevate the technical skills of others.

• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance or Operator-Led Asset Care.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, especially in high-risk utilities, and adept at using CMMS and programming PLCs.

• Demonstrated technical expertise: Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, NVQ Level 3, HNC, or similar.
• Certified in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Basic Food Hygiene.

• You embody health & safety, demonstrating the company's 7 core values with unstoppable positivity.
• Always customer-focused, ready to assist and guide.