Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Essex, Rainham Salary: £47,000-£49,000 p/a Work Pattern: Rotating day and night shifts (rotates every two weeks), 39 hours per week We are seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to join a dynamic team in Essex -Rainham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a renowned brand known for premium-quality products and ongoing expansion into new markets. This organisation looks after its engineers and offers training and development where needed. It can also offer career progression into a more senior role, e.g., Team Leader/shift manager. Shift Pattern Details: 4-week rotating shift pattern: Week 1: Monday & Tuesday (Day), Friday & Saturday (Day) Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday (Day) Week 3: Monday & Tuesday (Night), Friday & Saturday (Night) Week 4: Wednesday & Thursday (Night) Shifts are 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am; no consecutive days or nights 24/6 coverage with potential additional Sunday shifts (call-out rota with £75 allowance) Equipment on Site: Intake System, Milling Lines: Packing Lines. Bagging Machines, Robotic Palletizers, Conveyors, Stitching Machines, Metal Detectors and Checkweighers, Shrink Wrapping Machines, Chain Conveyors, Elevators, Sprockets and Pulleys, Lubrication Systems. Your Role as a shift Engineer: Report to the Engineering Team Leader Adhere to GMP, Safety, Quality, Operational, and Engineering procedures Support production while prioritizing Safety, Quality, and Production Volume Ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements Monitor site performance and KPIs, supporting safety targets Manage spare stock holding and procurement through PM systems and CMMS Identify and plan maintenance and corrective actions Execute continuous improvement tasks Provide technical expertise and training for Operators and Technicians Control work through the Permit to Work system Drive continuous improvements and liaise with other departments Offer suggestions for enhancing production equipment and facilities Conduct electrical and mechanical installation works Essential Experience: Experienced Shift Engineer with a solid track record Flexible to work rotating shifts (days and nights) NVQ level 3, City and Guild or apprentice trained in an electrical or mechanical discipline. Experience with workshop machines and power tools IOSH Managing Safely certification Experience in confined spaces and working at heights (training available) CI trained in a manufacturing environment MEWP and FLT licenses (training available) Lone worker experience (preferred) Knowledge of food safety standards BRC and HACCPThe Person: Committed to health and safety Self-motivated with a problem-solving approach Team player, able to work independently and under pressure Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Proactive in identifying and fixing faulty processes Flexible for holiday and overtime cover