Are you a talented and passionate multi-skilled engineer with experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, automated environment where your skills can really make an impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
At Hereford Contract Canning, we pride ourselves in being a forward thinking, inclusive business with ambitious growth plans. Due to recent investment and acquisition of new customers, we are looking to expand our Engineering team and are recruiting for skilled and driven Shift Engineer Technicians.
About the Role:
Based at our Hereford site, you will work a continental shift pattern (Panama shift) as part of the Engineering team. Your role will involve ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance and optimisation of our equipment and systems, with safety and quality as top priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond promptly to plant and machinery failures, providing effective problem-solving and repairs
- Prioritise safety in all activities, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards
- Train and support operators and engineers on new and existing equipment
- Participate in plant improvement initiatives and help establish best practices
- Collaborate with teams, engineers and contractors to enhance plant performance within budget and operational constraints
- Undertake routine maintenance activities in line with a structured programme
- Plan, review and enhance preventative maintenance routines
- Update maintenance procedures to optimise asset utilisation
- Proactively monitor system and plant conditions, carrying out repairs or raising work orders as necessary
About You:
- Completed apprenticeship or time-served experience, preferably within an FMCG environment
- Formal electrical or mechanical qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, ONC, HNC)
- Secondary school qualifications in Maths, English and Science
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Strong fault finding and diagnosis skills
- Proficient in PLC interrogation and fault finding is desirable
What we offer:
- Competitive pay and overtime opportunities - £54,000 per annum (includes shift allowance)
- A supportive, safety focused team environment
- The opportunity to play a key role in a rapidly expanding Hereford-based business
Join a company that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Apply now to become a multiskilled Engineer at our Hereford site and help drive our success!
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hereford HR1 1JT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
