Why this role stands out
This Shift Engineer role at Reed offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your diagnostic and problem-solving skills while driving impactful improvements in a continuous production environment. You'll thrive here if you're a multi-skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias, eager to contribute to a reputable company and benefit from a hybrid work arrangement. Apply to leverage your expertise and grow your career!
Quick overview
Job description
Job Title: Shift Engineer
Location: Sudbury
Function: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Job Purpose:
The Shift Engineer will provide maintenance and engineering service support for the site, driving improved performance, cost efficiency, and quality.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Diagnose and address root cause issues using data and strong diagnostics.
- Perform planned or preventative maintenance with mechanical and electrical skills.
- Focus on proactive fault prevention and continuous improvement.
- Review production targets and balance lines to minimise downtime.
- Coach equipment best practices to front line employees both on the line and in the classroom.
- Support and lead project initiatives within the plant.
Decision-Making Authority:
- Utilise a coaching style to influence peers and prioritise tasks.
- Communicate effectively and focus on timely, professional repairs.
- Strive to achieve KPI targets for maintenance, line performance, and waste reduction.
- Promote safe working practices and set high personal standards for quality and service.
Experience/Competencies Required:
- Ability to interrogate PLC code for diagnostic fault finding.
- Multi-skilled with an electrical bias and relevant qualifications (C&G 2365 - 236, 2330, 2360 & 2351, C&G 2391, HNC or HND).
- Experience in high volume continuous production environments with PLC, pneumatic control, and strong diagnostic skills.
- Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems, including motor drive controllers, fluid systems, and steam and condensate systems.
- Experience with machines such as Bucher Apple presses, Tetra/Alfa Laval fluid equipment, Sidel & Krones bottle blow moulding machines, and more.
Special Features:
- Internal contacts include production employees, the Engineering team, and the Senior Leadership Team.
- External contacts include contractors and suppliers.
If you are a proactive and skilled engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and a strong technical background, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!
Shift pattern
4 week rotation mon,Tuesday day, fri sat sun night
Weds, thurs day
Mon, tues night, Friday sat sun day
Weds thurs, night
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