- Posted 05 March 2026
- LocationErith
- Job type Full Time
- DisciplineEngineering
- Reference001902
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Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
Job description
Job Title: Multi Skilled Shift Engineer
Location: OM Erith
Reporting to: Head of Engineering
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 4 on 4 off, (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off), 5AM to 5PM/5PM to 5AM
Job Purpose:
The Shift Engineer is responsible for maximising the efficiency, reliability, and availability of site plant and machinery through effective completion of reactive and preventative maintenance activities. The role supports production by ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company, food safety, and health & safety standards.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- You will be working as part of a team to ensure our equipment is maintained to the highest standards, responding to breakdown issues and performing regular planned preventative maintenance
- Working safely is a key consideration and maintaining the safety of those around you and our end consumers is a key part of your role
- You will need to complete your paperwork so we have a record of what you have done on your shift, this includes parts you have used and what you have booked out of our stores
- We have a wide variety of mechanical and electrical plant on site so there will be a varied set of work to complete over your shifts.
Role Key Result Areas (KRA):
- Daily Breakdowns completed as required.
- Daily completion of work plan as per priority order.
- PPM schedule completed.
- Maintain Engineering workshop/Plantrooms.
- Completion of general tasks.
Key Attributes / Skills / Experience:
Qualifications:
- Time served Apprenticeship (Mechanical and/or Electrical)
- NC/HNC in Electrical Engineering
- NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Electrical Maintenance Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance Engineering.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Engineering experience ideally within Manufacturing sector.
- Clear understanding of engineering processes and techniques for organisation of contractors and safe working practices
- PPM Experience
- Experience dealing with Mechanical and Electrical plants