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Shift Engineer
Shift Engineer (Electrical Biased)
Location: Slough
Salary: GBP52,000
Hours: 12hr Shifts : 4-on 4-off (Days and Nights)
Our client is an industrial processing business part of a larger group, with multiple sites across the UK. They require an experienced electrical biased shift engineer to join their growing engineering team.
Role and Responsibilities
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Perform planned preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance, including repairs, refurbishment, installation, and upgrades to:
- Plant and automated production/packaging machinery
- Site services
- Steam and boiler systems
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Execute PPM schedules efficiently and effectively
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Conduct electrical fault finding and modifications:
- PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and control panels
- Hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, contactors, inverters, sensors, drives, and valves
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Engage in mechanical repair and fault finding
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- Troubleshoot and rectify electrical-sector problems, including PLC-focused issues
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required
- Multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias preferred
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or relevant time-served apprenticeship)
- Strong problem-solving and fault diagnosis skills
- Proven industry experience in production environments, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Prioritise a combination of electrical and mechanical fault-finding/repair capabilities
- Preference for candidates with experience in fast-paced, FMCG (Food & Beverage) manufacturing/production environments
- Advantageous experience with boilers and steam systems
- Hands-on knowledge of PLC systems, control panels, HMIs, and SCADA systems
- Bonus if familiar with 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations
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