We are currently hiring an experienced Shift Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading seafood business based in Alness, Ross-shire, Highland.

A vacancy has become available for a shift engineer, with electrical experience, to join our client, a large Seafood Processing company, in their Engineering Department.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a multi-disciplined team to maintain the assets within the site, both production and site services in order to optimise the use of equipment and deliver maximum volume at the right quality.

Shift Engineer (Multi-skilled, Electrically Biased) - candidates must have experience

*Salary Dependent on Experience*

Key Responsibilities:

· To provide a quick and effective response to line breakdowns

· To carry out planned and preventative maintenance to agreed schedules.

· Adhere to Health and Safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

· To Diagnose faults and to test, repair and maintain electrical / mechanical equipment and machinery using the correct tools in a safe manner in accordance with relevant food hygiene standards.

· Use Route cause analysis to identify reason for failure.

· Use the CMMS (Pirana) system effectively recording information and parts movements accurately.

· Complete basic building fabric remedial work and repairs including those to all associated services / equipment including plumbing, drainage, heating, ventilation, lighting etc.

Key attributes of the candidate:

Desirable but not essential as training is provided-

· Holds a Modern Engineering Apprenticeship or a recognised engineering qualification such as HNC or City & Guilds

· 3 Years FMCG experience working in a Factory environment is desirable.

· Ideally electrically biased with strong mechanical knowledge.

· 18th Edition wiring regulations.

· Safely carry out electrical testing on machinery and be able to read electrical drawings.

· Strong fault finding and repair experience minimum 2 years.

· Flexible working (including weekends). Currently working on a dayshift-based role which includes backshifts.

· Computer literate.

· Attention to detail.

· A good communicator in order to converse with different functions across the business.

· Ability to remain calm under pressure.

· Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative .

· Ability to problem solve.

· A good listener, supportive and encouraging of team members.

· Reliable and punctual.

· Can do attitude.

· Team player.

*Salary Dependent on Experience*

If available, please submit a CV, or contact us on 01463 210422 for further information.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

 

• Bonus scheme

 

Schedule:

 

• Monday to Friday

 

Experience:

 

• Electrical: 1 year (preferred)
• Facilities maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• factory maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

 

Work authorisation:

 

• United Kingdom (required)

 

Work Location: In person