Electrical Shift Engineer

Company: Major Recruitment Bedford
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Location: Luton
Job Description:

Calling all Electrical Shift Engineers, I am recruiting for a talented, reliable, proactive Electrical Shift Engineer for my client based in Dunstable, this is an urgent requirement – interviews available immediately.

ROLE TITLE: Shift Engineer

HOURS: Full Time – Permanent

WORKING PATTERN: Rotating Shifts Monday – Friday (06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 / 22:00 – 06:00)

LOCATION: Dunstable, Bedfordshire

REPORTING TO: Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • To liaise with the Maintenance Manager to plan & Prioritise work to minimise downtime and maximise output.
  • To deliver maintenance priorities (PPM’s) and ensure these are logged when complete in SAP to ensure failure to complete PPM’s is communicated. .
  • Attend breakdowns on site ensuring there is always a rapid response and that plant equipment and machinery breakdown time is minimised
  • Carry out repairs to plant, equipment and facilities during production, effectively and efficiently either alone or as part of a team.
  • To continuously identify ways to reduce costs and improve standards and efficiency in all areas
  • To achieve hygiene audit standards in the engineering function & plan and assist in routine shutdown for hygiene purposes
  • Championing Continuous Improvement within the company
  • To control the maintenance of service equipment.
  • To work proactively with all Team Leaders to develop and drive a culture safe working practices and environment
  • Improve OEE
  • Participate in the out of hours on call system when required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English grade A-C, or equivalent
  • 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regs
  • HND/HNC electrical/mechanical engineering or equal
  • Possess engineering background, 60 / 40 electrical mechanical
  • Previous hands on knowledge of working within the food industry

Previous experience in FMCG

  • Able to manage varied workload
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good interpersonal and team working skills
  • Customer focused
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues
  • Confident decision-making ability
  • Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally at all levels
  • Good influencing skills
  • Able to explain project ideas and plans clearly
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Can demonstrate patience and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people
  • Self-motivated
  • Self-starter

Desirable

  • Auto-Cad software
  • PLC programming & fault finding
  • FLT licence
  • IPAF 3a & 3b or equivalent
  • Demonstrable knowledge of quality systems including documentation

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Posted: September 21st, 2026