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Shift Engineer

ReedIpswich, Suffolk🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Shift Engineer role offers excellent opportunities for skill development in a reputable company, allowing you to drive performance and efficiency. You'll thrive here if you possess strong diagnostic and multi-skilled engineering abilities, eager to contribute to continuous improvement and project initiatives. Apply now to leverage your expertise and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago

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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