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Night Shift Engineer

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone, Kent

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Site Engineer (Night Shift)
Starting Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday, 22:30 – 07:30

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Site Engineer to join our operational team on a permanent night shift basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer with both mechanical and electrical experience to play a key role in maintaining and improving production performance.

The Role

As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring optimum production asset availability and minimising downtime across site. You will respond promptly to breakdowns, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

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    Maintaining plant performance to agreed targets (aiming for 100% availability)

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    Diagnosing faults, including PLC fault finding

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    Completing planned maintenance and daily checks in line with manufacturer schedules

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    Responding to and prioritising breakdowns and work orders

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    Supporting production teams to optimise line efficiency

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    Assisting with machine operation training where required

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    Completing maintenance projects, modifications, and process improvements

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    Managing spare parts, documentation, and contractor activities

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    Promoting high standards of safety, hygiene, and quality across site

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    Encouraging teamwork and open communication between departments

About You

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    Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification (Electrical/Mechanical or similar)

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    Strong mechanical and electrical experience

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    Experience within FMCG operations (preferred)

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    PLC fault finding and diagnostics experience

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    Good understanding of health & safety practices

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    Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and allergen handling (beneficial)

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    Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills

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    Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

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    Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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    Resilient, flexible, and committed to high standards

If you are a proactive and driven engineer looking to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you

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