Shift Engineer

About the Role

Join McCain Foods as a Shift Maintenance Engineer based in Wombourne, England. In this role, you will be part of a multi-skilled team responsible for performing first-line maintenance and improvements on factory machinery, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness. You will record task feedback into the engineering maintenance system to keep equipment histories current and assist in planning follow-up work.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimize resource waste by thoroughly considering all factors when completing assigned tasks.
• Adopt a proactive 'fix it right, now' mindset, using root cause analysis to identify and address underlying problems.
• Remain vigilant on the plant floor, promptly reporting any issues beyond your ability to resolve.
• Contribute practical ideas to enhance manufacturing processes, efficiency, and equipment dependability.
• Perform all duties safely with full adherence to company policies, prioritizing personal and team wellbeing.
• Collaborate with other departments and provide support as needed.
• Enter detailed and accurate feedback into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) daily.
• Work closely with Line Manager to ensure smooth maintenance operations and assist with shutdown activities.
• Ensure consistent upkeep and reliability of plant equipment within your shift area by communicating needs to your manager.
• Identify improvement opportunities through knowledge and analysis that enhance product quality or operational efficiency.
• Play a key role in coordinating activities related to operational changes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering skills; ideally proficient in both.
• Time-served engineering experience, preferably within a busy maintenance environment in food production.
• BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or an equivalent qualification is essential.
• Completed apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Additional certifications like NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in other engineering areas are advantageous.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern maintenance techniques and practical engineering experience.

Benefits and Perks

• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12% of salary, double your own contributions.
• 25 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Optional health cash plan to support your wellbeing.
• Cycle to work scheme to encourage sustainable commuting.
• Volunteering day off called ‘Chips In’ to contribute positively to McCain communities worldwide.
• Opportunities for growth and relocation within a global business with a strong 5-year growth plan.

Additional Information

You will be part of a dedicated team of around 110 colleagues producing popular products such as potato Smiles and pre-baked Jacket Spuds. McCain values a culture based on authenticity, trust, teamwork, and customer focus, offering an environment rich with learning, development, and career advancement potential. We are committed to equality, diversity, and accessibility in employment and make accommodations where required during recruitment. McCain uses AI in hiring processes but final decisions remain human-led.