Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineer

Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineer
Location:

Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
Salary:

£45,133.92 Per Annum.
Contract:

Full-time, Permanent.
Shifts:

Rotational, see below.
About the Role
Siamo Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced

Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineer

to join our clients well-established, family-run food manufacturing business based in

Dunstable, Bedfordshire .
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a

multi-national organisation

that values quality, teamwork, and innovation, with operations across the UK and Europe.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production equipment and supporting continuous improvement within a busy food production environment.

Whats on Offer
Full-time, permanent position
Rotational shift pattern:

Monday

Friday: 06:00

14:00 (£22.79 per hour)
Monday

Thursday: 13:45

23:45 (£25.76 per hour)

Overtime rates:

Weekdays x1.5
Weekends x1.75

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays.
Company pension scheme.
Discretionary bonus scheme.
Excellent working environment

within a supportive and growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to plan and prioritise work to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
Carry out

planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

and ensure all activities are accurately logged in SAP.
Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns, performing effective and efficient repairs to minimise disruption.
Deliver high standards of maintenance across plant, machinery, and facilities during production.
Identify and implement opportunities for

cost reduction, process improvement, and enhanced efficiency .
Support hygiene and safety audits, assisting with planned shutdowns when required.
Promote and maintain a strong

health and safety culture

throughout the engineering function.
Participate in the

out-of-hours on-call rota

when required.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required
GCSEs (or equivalent) in

Maths and English (Grades AC)
18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
HND/HNC

in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience within the

food manufacturing

or

FMCG

sector
Strong electrical and/or mechanical background with hands-on maintenance experience
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Customer-focused with a proactive, problem-solving attitude
Ability to adapt to change and manage a varied workload
Confident decision-making and influencing skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Desirable Skills and Experience
Knowledge of

AutoCAD software
Experience with

PLC programming and fault finding
Valid

FLT licence
IPAF 3a & 3b

or equivalent certification
Understanding of

quality systems

and associated documentation
Key Working Relationships
Maintenance Manager
Production and Technical Teams
Suppliers and Customers
HR, Finance, and Supply Chain
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by

? Siamo Bedford,

?who are acting as an employment agency / business.
One of our Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications

? Siamo Recruitment

?receive, it is with regret we are unable to respond to all candidates directly.
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