Shift Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Job Description: * Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (06:00–14:15 / 14:00–22:15 / 22:00–06:15) * Reporting To: Engineering Shift Supervisor / Engineering Manager * Company Overview Our Client is a market-leading British manufacturer specializing in high-quality building and construction products. Operating from our modern, heavily invested, and highly automated production facility in Derbyshire, we utilize cutting-edge technology—including high-tonnage plastic injection moulding, vacuum forming, automated extrusion lines, and robotic assembly cells. Purpose of the Role As a Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the maximum uptime, reliability, and efficiency of our plant machinery. You will combine rapid breakdown response with rigorous planned maintenance to keep our fast-paced production facility running safely. This role is heavily weighted toward electrical fault-finding but requires solid mechanical competency to support a true multi-skilled engineering culture. Key Responsibilities 1. Breakdown Response & Fault Diagnostics * Provide rapid, high-quality electrical and mechanical breakdown support across all production lines and site services. * Use electrical schematics, drawings, and diagnostic tools to isolate and resolve complex control circuit faults. * Interrogate and fault-find on PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and automated robotic cells to minimize line stoppages. 2. Planned Maintenance & Asset Care * Execute scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines to a high standard, focusing on machinery longevity. * Conduct predictive maintenance checks, identifying and reporting potential equipment wear or component failures before they cause downtime. * Overhaul and refurbish critical plant parts, including hydraulic power packs, pneumatic systems, and mechanical drives. 3. Systems & Continuous Improvement (CI) * Systematically log all engineering activities, parts used, and breakdown root causes within the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). * Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to engineer out recurring issues and improve machine reliability. * Support CI initiatives, machine upgrades, and the installation/commissioning of new automated assets. 4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) * Perform all duties in strict compliance with site HSE policies, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) protocols. * Maintain an exceptionally clean and safe working environment, adhering to 5S manufacturing standards. Person Specification Essential Requirements (Qualifications & Experience) * Time-served / Apprenticeship-trained: Must hold a recognized apprenticeship in engineering, backed by relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or BTEC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering). * Manufacturing Experience: A minimum of 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment. * Electrical Bias: Strong, demonstrable experience in electrical fault-finding (3-phase systems, AC/DC drives, inverter parameters, and control panels). * Proven Track Record: Ability to clearly demonstrate extensive breakdown response and PPM ownership within your career history. Desirable Attributes (Advantageous) * Plastics Sector Experience: Prior experience maintaining injection moulding machinery (e.g., Engel, KraussMaffei) or vacuum forming equipment. * Automation & Robotics: Experience working with 6-axis robots (e.g., ABB, Fanuc, Kuka) or linear sprue pickers. * Wiring Regulations: Holder of the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). Key Competencies * Problem Solver: Analytical mindset with a methodical approach to diagnosing technical failures under time pressure. * Adaptable: Comfortable working in a highly dynamic, fast-moving production environment. * Team Player: Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively alongside shift operators and fellow engineers. * Proactive: Self-motivated to identify asset improvements rather than just waiting for breakdowns to occur