Shift Engineer

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Full time
Location: Gloucester
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Job offered by: Unilever
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Category:
job requisition id R-91053 Job Title : Shift Engineer Location:

Gloucester Shift Pattern:

Rotation – details on application Reports to : Maintenance Manager Offering up to £40,081.78 - 26.2% Shift allowance JOB PURPOSE To ensure the production facility is operating at optimum speed and efficiency producing excellent quality product by maintaining, repairing, improving plant and equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES Safety

Ensure Company safety policy, rules and procedures are understood and followed on all tasks and improvements. To ensure H&S compliance relating to maintenance tasks. Ensure statutory maintenance activities are planned and managed effectively. Perform risk assessment as appropriate. Take part in regular inspections/audits for good housekeeping/6S and machine safety and ensure agreed action are completed.

Quality

Assist in the identification of critical control points on the equipment and that they are able to be inspected according to QM procedures. Ensure that these requirements are included in the maintenance schedules. Ensure calibration programmes are effectively defined and managed.

Technical

Mechanical Skills and Focused Technician; knowledge and application of technical skills and expertise to ensure the provision of effective engineering support within team, focused on delivering performance targets. Directly contributes to improved safety, quality, sustainability and cost. Fully Operational on Mechanisms and Motion. Electrical Skills and Diagnostic Technician; Remove and replace major electrical components (such as motors, switch/control gear) and troubleshoot electrical circuits safely. Able to isolate machinery and re-install electrical supplies for machinery components. Establish power distribution systems and electrical control circuits. Install electrical drive systems and Control Loops. Instrumentation and Control Skills: Demonstrate an understanding of the Internal Architecture of Programme Logic Control (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS); their Applications and Knowledge of the Number Systems they use. Amend control and software documentation. Manage PLC and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Networks (e.g., Programme modifications, Force Devices and fault finding). Improve reliability of machines with engineering solutions. Improve performance of machines by development of maintenance tasks. Fault finding and being able to quickly get to root cause of the problem. Eliminate repeated faults.

Lead small improvement projects

Suggest and develop improvements using the Kaizen process. Document solutions achieved. Instigate RCA activities on chronic equipment issues.

Communications

Communicate problems, solutions and options clearly and succinctly. Inform all relevant people. Draw information from internal and external sources.

Document all repairs and changes to equipment in line with company procedures

Use of CMMS System. Robust record keeping.

Keen to coach, develop and motivate others

Identify regular maintenance tasks that can generally be done by others. Coach, mentor and train Engineering Apprentices.

Open to self-development

Actively monitor and develop own skills and competencies in line with company requirements. Flexibility to train/upskill to meet changing needs/equipment specifications.

Ensure cost effectiveness of any repair or maintenance activity. Maximise effectiveness of plant and equipment through prioritising own work. To be flexible in proactively supporting other areas of the factory when priorities demand. KEY RELATIONSHIPS There are a number of individuals and teams that Engineers will have contact with including; Maintenance Manager First Line Managers Other Engineers ___________________________________________________________ ALL ABOUT YOU Suitable practical experience in electrical/mechanical/control engineering/maintenance. NVQ 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline. Good level of computer literacy (MS Office suite, CMMS systems, etc). Ability to analyse and interpret information and data from different sources and media. Ability to fault find on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic machinery. Experience of high speed packing machinery. Training in lean/6 Sigma manufacturing tools and techniques.

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Industry: Manufacturing
Specialties: Consumer Goods, Food, Home Care, Personal Care
Employees: 10,001+
Annual Revenue: 60.29B
Founded: 1872
Address: 100 Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars, London, GB, EC4Y 0DY

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

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