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Posted 7 days ago, valid for 4 days
March, Cambridgeshire PE15 8JY, England
£44,500 - £46,500 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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- The Reliability Shift Engineer position is located in March, Cambridgeshire, and is ideal for hands-on engineers looking to enhance reliability and reduce downtime in a leading FMCG manufacturer.
- The role offers a salary range of £44,500 - £46,500 plus overtime and includes a comprehensive benefits package such as 25 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and training opportunities.
- Candidates should have a strong maintenance background and relevant electrical qualifications, with a preference for those who are multi-skilled and possess a proactive mindset.
- The job involves carrying out proactive maintenance, performing Root Cause Analysis, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to support site performance.
- This position is suitable for engineers with several years of experience in maintenance roles, who are committed to safety and reliability in a dynamic work environment.
Location: March, Cambridgeshire (commutable from: Peterborough, Wisbech, Huntingdon, Ely, Downham Market, Spalding, Chatteris, and surrounding areas.)
Are you a hands-on, proactive engineer with a passion for improving reliability and reducing downtime?
My client, a leading FMCG manufacturer with exciting long-term investment and expansion plans, is looking for a Reliability Shift Engineer to join their high-performing team. You'll be part of a business that values safety, supports development, and invests in its people.
You'll be working a Monday-Friday rotating shift pattern with the opportunity for regular overtime.
The salary is 44,500 - 46,500 plus overtime, alongside an excellent benefits package, including:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Health & safety-focused culture where your input matters
* Long-term site investment and expansion projects
* Training and upskilling opportunities
* Condition-based monitoring systems to support uptime
The Reliability Shift Engineer plays a key role in maintaining and improving site performance. You'll ensure equipment runs efficiently, help prevent recurring issues, and contribute to continuous improvement, as well as:
* Carrying out proactive maintenance to minimise downtime
* Performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to solve and prevent faults
* Identifying and implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
* Taking part in reliability-based projects and team activities
* Supporting health & safety processes, including risk assessments
The ideal candidate is a multi-skilled engineer with a proactive mindset, always looking for ways to improve. You'll have a strong maintenance background, a relevant electrical qualification (NVQ, BTEC, Diploma, City & Guilds etc.), and the confidence to contribute to safety, reliability, and performance initiatives.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit. They do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
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