Job Description

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, IPS is the UK market leader in Contract Packing solutions. IPS provides the most extensive pool of Contract Packing equipment and expertise available in the UK. IPS continues growing and is now widely integrated and embedded within operations across the Culina Group network.


We are now looking for a

Nights shift Engineer

to join our team at

IPS Featherstone

on a

Full time and permanent position.

Shift Pattern:

5 from 7 - 22:00pm until 06:00am.

Salary:

40,000 per annum to 45,000 per annum depending on experience.

Shift engineer will provide essential engineering expertise to support Operations in reducing and eliminating downtime. This role involves both proactive and reactive maintenance. Experience within Food packaging would an advantage but not essential.

Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on production equipment. Identifying and resolving any potential issues before they cause failures. Respond rapidly to machinery breakdowns, diagnose the problems and perform repairs or report back to engineering team leader if external specialists are required. Carry out machine adjustments, Size changes, machine settings when mods are made. This is to help support the production function. Monitor and Calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy, quality, and safe standards are met. Keep accurate records of maintenance i.e. PPM schedules, Shift Reporting etc. Adhere to health & safety guidelines and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. May from time to get involved with project work to get equipment back up to standard which would assist in helping production performance figures. Familiar with maintaining packing equipment would be an advantage + - Experience of pneumatics
- Horizontal flow packers
- Vertical form fill baggers
- Carton erectors
- Multi-Heads
- Gluing systems
- Metal detectors/check weighers
- X-ray
Various bespoke hand packing/labelling lines some with printers.

Qualifications

As well as the ability to work at pace, we're also looking for someone who has Qualifications to

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent ONC) Mechanical/electrical, BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical/Electronic engineering.

Strong Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in FMCG industry. Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery including Baggers, Multi-heads, conveyors, packaging equipment. Proactive approach to maintenance and commitment to ensuring the highest levels of equipment reliability. Good communication skills, and the ability to make decisions on the spot. 17th edition wiring regulations would be an advantage but not essential. Can do attitude and strong work ethic

Additional Information

In return for your passion, hard work and determination we offer:

competitive holidays, Life Assurance, pension scheme, health cash plans, retail discounts and MANY MORE!


When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients,

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