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SHIFT PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
KNOTTINGLEY SITE WEST YORKSHIRE
We are currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active individual to join our Engineering Department as Shift Production Maintenance Engineer at our West Yorkshire site in Knottingley.
Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader the main purpose of the role will be to provide on-going and continuous support to shift operations, ensuring that manufactured ware meets customer quality standards, through the accurate and prompt set up of line and inspection equipment. Duties will include attending to and resolving equipment breakdowns in a timely manner, as well as the delivery of PPM schedules. With an average of three machine change overs per day you may also be required to support the day team in this area, as factory focus is ultimately to ensure optimum efficiency at all times.
Suitable candidates should be both enthusiastic and committed, and have a can-do, pro-active approach to work. Candidates must be apprentice-trained, or equivalent, and will ideally have previous knowledge of working in a shift position, within a 24 manufacturing process, however this is not essential. The ability to work unsupervised to a high standard, work well within a small team and be able to prioritise their workload, as well use their own initiative, are essential behaviours and attitudes required for this role. In addition, an NVQ in an electrical discipline would be favourable, however, not essential.
The hours of work for this position are based around a 5-crew shift rota working 4 on and 4 off (12-hour days and night shifts), with 5 paid 18 day breaks off per year.
This is an exciting time to join a successful team, make an impact and be a proud part of the future journey of the organisation. Therefore, if you are looking to broaden your skillset and take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, then this could the next step for you and your career.
Anyone wishing to apply for the above position should do so via the link below submitting an up-to-date CV and covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for this position and outlining any relevant skills. why you would like to apply for this position and outlining any relevant skills. Alternatively, apply in writing to Jodie Coulson, HR Officer, at Verallia UK, 7 Fernley Green Road, Knottingley, WF11 8DJ.
Closing date: 6th June 2025
