Shift Engineer
Tweed Valley Maltings
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We are strengthening our Engineering Team at Tweed Valley Maltings and are looking for a skilled Shift Engineer to join us in a permanent, full‑time role working an average of 42 hours per week.
This is an opportunity to work with a well‑invested site, modern equipment and a supportive engineering team that keeps our 24/7 production operation running safely and efficiently. After an initial period on day shift to learn the plant, processes and equipment, you will move into our 4‑shift continental pattern as a key member of our shift engineering team.
Key Tasks
- Carrying out planned, reactive and improvement maintenance across a wide range of production equipment.
- Using your electrical and mechanical skills to diagnose faults, repair breakdowns and keep the plant running safely.
- Working with motors, gearboxes, bearings, three‑phase systems and VSDs.
- Using our computerised maintenance management system to complete work orders and support continuous improvement.
- Contributing to small engineering projects and reliability improvements.
- Supporting safe working practices and strong communication across the shift.
Key Attributes
- A solid mix of industrial electrical and mechanical skills.
- Experience in a production or processing environment (apprentice‑trained preferred).
- Logical fault‑finding ability and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
- Familiarity with programmable logical controllers (PLCs) would be an advantage, but training can be provided.
- A safety‑first approach and a willingness to learn our processes.
Benefits
At Simpsons Malt, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting long‑term careers. You’ll receive:
- Salary up to £56,000 per annum.
- Company pension plan (minimum contributions 6% employer / 2% employee)
- Death in service benefits
- 31 days holiday (260 hours) including bank holidays, increasing with service
- Employee benefits package including medical and dental cashback plan
- Learning and development opportunities
Applications are encouraged from local candidates.
Simpsons Malt operates a substance misuse policy and testing will be undertaken upon commencement of employment with random testing thereafter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
