Electrically-Bias Shift Engineer

Currently stuck in a purely reactive environment, constantly chasing breakdowns?

Step into a modern automated facility where you'll drive proactive PPMs, work on advanced PLC systems, and actually have a clear path for career progression.

Electrically-biased Shift Engineer

• Thetford, Norfolk
• £50,000- £53,500
• Days & night shift

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday rising
• Personal development investment buidget
• Life Assurance
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Package
• Subsidised gym membership
• EAP support
• Exclusive Retail, Leisure & Everyday Savings Scheme
• Regular Staff Recognition Schemes, Referral Bonuses & Free On-site Perks

Join a market-leading manufacturer in a stable, high-growth sector-offering genuine, structured progression and ongoing technical development. This role is designed for a proactive engineer who wants to move beyond reactive fire-fighting and take true ownership of site reliability. Working with cutting-edge, high-volume automated systems, you will balance proactive PPM strategies and continuous improvement projects with high-level troubleshooting. If you're looking for a secure, future-proof business that actively invests in your skills and career path, this is the ideal next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, carrying out corrective repairs and lubrication tasks in a timely manner.
• Perform high-level electrical installation, fault diagnosis on PLC systems, and work with servo motor principles and schematic drawings.
• Swiftly respond to emergency production breakdowns, using logical fault-finding across automated machinery including conveyors, extruders, palletisers, vacuum packers, form sealers, and wrappers.
• Support site capital projects, machinery modifications, and the development of clear maintenance SOPs to drive continuous improvement (CI/TPM).
• Maintain accurate engineering records through the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

What We Are Looking For

• A time-served, recognised Engineering Apprenticeship paired with an NVQ Level 3 and City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (HNC/ONC desirable).
• Strong multi-skilled capabilities with a robust electrical bias, including 17th/18th Edition IEE Regulations and practical PLC fault-finding competence.
• Demonstrated experience working on automated packaging, wrapping, or high-speed production line machinery.
• Advanced electrical wiring skills, the ability to read complex schematic drawings, and a solid understanding of workshop techniques.

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