Lead Shift Engineer

The Lead Shift Engineer will oversee the smooth operation of engineering processes within a fast-paced industrial environment. This role requires technical expertise to maintain and improve manufacturing systems in Tamworth.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation within their sector. As a global company, they focus on delivering high-quality products while maintaining efficient and reliable operations.

Description

• Ensure all shift documentation is up to date and accurate including handover
• Levels of 5S are adhered to, both workshop and machines
• Shift KPI''s are maintained and improvement plans in place
• Ensuring the PPM schedule is adhered to.
• Coaching and mentoring team
• Working with Production to fully understand the manufacturing plans and being able to action those plans accordingly.
• Responsible for supporting all engineering breakdowns, diagnosing faults as soon as possible and replacement of machine parts
• Rectifying all hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical issues
• Enhancing, repairing and maintaining all the Plant, Equipment and Services within the manufacturing facility as per the preventative maintenance schedule and updating the maintenance log
• Assisting with the installation and commission of new machinery and equipment with the support of specialist Tool Room Engineers
• Involvement with improvement projects during planned downtime and identifying engineering solutions to maximise efficiency of the plant
• To maintain a relationship with appropriate plant and services contractors/ suppliers and arrange for such suppliers to undertake the engineering works that are required through breakdowns, maintenance and project/ enhancement work
• To organise and maintain the technical database
• Order spares / consumables required to support the engineering activities that will be undertaken in house or by a contracted company
• Work closely with Production, Tool Change and Tool Room teams to effectively achieve the required engineering outcome
• Operate within key Engineering and Health & Safety codes
• Any other tasks as requested by Management
• Targets: Number of T Cards or equivalent system closed to target, scrap below set target, minimal machine downtime, planned maintenance and project work to be completed in cost and on time.

INITIALLY A DAYS BASED POSITION

MOVING TO PANANA SHIFT (2''S & 3''S)

Profile

You will be an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer/Senior Engineer, from a manufacturing background along with:

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering (or Apprentice trained mechatronic)
• 18th Edition
• Plan & distribute workload, along with safely lead engineers
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven working knowledge of plant maintenance - hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical & mechanical systems
• Can read electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic drawings
• Understanding of H&S processes and safe methods of working
• A Desirable - Plastic Injection Moulding experience

Job Offer

• -54,000/annum
• Permanent role offering job stability in the Tamworth area.
• Opportunities to work with advanced systems in the engineering and manufacturing field.
• Supportive company culture focused on professional growth and development.
• Generous holiday allowance and additional employee benefits