Our client, a highly successful, well established FMCG organisation are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Shift Engineer. As Shift Engineer you will report directly to the Engineering Supervisor / Chargehand and be responsible and accountable for the safe, efficient and cost effective operation of the site.  

This position will be working 4 on / 4 off, Days and Night Rotating (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) Monday to Friday. This opportunity commands a competitive salary and benefits package for the right candidate.    

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Implementing and delivering, whilst under pressure of the FMCG environment, a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement in all areas of the engineering arena, aiming for world class manufacturing
• Deliver safe, high performance engineering solutions within a fast paced FMCG environment whilst minimising downtime and costs to the site
• Ensure all work is completed in an organised professional manner being fully accountable for all tools and equipment used
• Actively input into discussions and plans required to drive down Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
• Ensure that Mean Time Taken to Repair (MTTR) is improved and review via root cause analysis with engineering team in accordance with set KPI’s
• Ensure PPM schedule is completed as requested
• Ensure all reporting requirements are supplied in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure compliance with Safety Health & Environment (SHE), Quality, Food Safety, Customer and Regulatory standards such as FSA, BRC, PIU and any specific customer needs
• Completing daily paperwork including Breakdown Analysis Reports (BAR)
• Coach and assist apprentices

To be successful in the role of Shift Engineer you will possess the following qualities: 

• Proven track record of a similar role, maintaining plant reliability, within an FMCG / Food manufacturing environment
• Experience of working to the expected high standards of GMP
• Able to commit to working as a member of a team understanding all requirements and roles within that team
• Actively drives forward continuous improvement and operational excellence

This position is based in Banbury and is easily commutable from Oxford, Daventry, Northampton, Stratford Upon Avon, Moreton-in-Marsh and Royal Leamington Spa.

If you are an experienced Shift Engineer, looking for a new exciting and varied opportunity, then please apply immediately.     

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Swift who are operating as an employment business.