Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias (Ripley)
Salary: £42,192 + 26.8% three-shift allowance
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Ripley
Shift Pattern: 3-shift rotation - Mornings, Afternoons & Nights
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias to join our engineering team at our Ripley manufacturing site.
This is a hands-on engineering role within a busy manufacturing environment, supporting the reliable and efficient operation of production equipment, site services and facilities. You will work as part of a team of engineers, reporting to the Shift Team Leader, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement.
Our site includes a mixture of 50-year-old machinery through to modern automated equipment incorporating robotics, providing a varied and technically challenging working environment.
The Shift Pattern
You will work a rotating three-shift system:
Morning Shift
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Monday-Thursday: 06:00-14:15
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Friday: 06:00-14:00
Afternoon Shift
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Monday-Thursday: 14:00-22:15
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Friday: 13:00-18:15
Night Shift
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Sunday-Wednesday: 22:00-06:15
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Thursday: 22:00-06:00, finishing Friday morning
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site.
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Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
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Maintain safe, compliant and reliable operation of manufacturing machinery and site services.
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Troubleshoot electrical control systems, sensors, instrumentation and automation equipment.
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Work proactively to identify potential failures and prevent unplanned downtime.
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Support continuous improvement activities across production and engineering.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate faults, repairs and ongoing issues effectively.
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Work collaboratively with production and other departments to resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively.
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Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company safety procedures, engineering standards and relevant legislation.
Equipment & Systems You Will Work On
The successful candidate will have exposure to a broad range of industrial equipment and electrical systems, including:
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Three-phase and single-phase motors
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Motor control systems
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PLC and relay control systems/logic
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Automated machinery and robotic systems
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Sensors for pressure, position, temperature and other process parameters
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Process instrumentation and controllers
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Pumps and associated equipment
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Boilers and compressors
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Lighting and electrical services
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Sockets and distribution boards
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Three linear production lines
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Three preparation departments
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Warehouse, offices, buildings and wider site facilities
You will be working across a diverse range of equipment, from legacy machinery to modern automated and robotic production systems.
About You
We are looking for an electrically biased engineer who is confident working in a manufacturing environment and enjoys fault finding and problem solving.
You will ideally have:
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Proven industrial maintenance experience.
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A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, Mechatronics, Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance, Maintenance & Operations Engineering, Electrotechnical Systems, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
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Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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Experience working with PPM and reactive maintenance.
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A good understanding of electrical control systems, motors, PLCs and instrumentation.
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Demonstrable mechanical aptitude.
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The ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with colleagues across different departments.
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A proactive, continuous-improvement mindset.
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The ability to work safely and methodically in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer to join an established manufacturing operation and work on a genuinely varied range of equipment.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across electrical engineering, automation, controls, instrumentation, mechanical maintenance and modern manufacturing technology, while playing a key role in keeping production running safely and efficiently.
Salary: £42,192 + 26.8% three-shift allowance
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: Rotating 3-shift pattern
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