Shift Engineer

Job Description

AAK is proud to be the world’s leading producer of specialty vegetable fats. Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lastingbusiness results. By doing so, we solve customer specific needs across many industries including Bakery, Chocolate & Confectionery, Dairy, Foodservice, Infant Nutrition and Personal Care.Our pioneering spirit and passion for innovation keeps us at the cutting edge of our industry and is what sets us apart. It enables our employees to work in a safe and supportive environment in which they make a genuine impact.AAK employ more than 3,500 employees globally and with 20 production facilities and customisation plants, and sales offices in over 25 countries spanning six continents we have one of our industries most diverse global footprints.AAK RuncornAAK Runcorn is the home to AAK Foods, a major manufacturer and supplier of sauces, condiments, and dressings to the retail and foodservice sectors.Our private label work has won awards for taste and quality, and our products can be found on the shelves of stores throughout the world. From our site on Davy Road, to the east of the town centre, we work with customers to co-develop new recipes for groceryprivate label products, retail restaurants, quick service restaurants, foodservice and food ingredients.AAK are seeking to appoint an Engineer to join the Runcorn Engineering team, working on a Monday – Friday, 3 Shift pattern. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting production lines, undertaking effective maintenance of equipment, and ensuringany breakdowns are managed in a timely manner to ensure production levels are maintained.Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain all plant, services, and buildings within the site.
• Assist external contractors as required.
• Carry out site PPM’s to Shire maintenance system.
• Liaise with production to provide pro-active support to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Comply with H&S, Food Safety and HACCP procedures.
• Identify and implement new areas for continuous improvement.
• Stand in for Senior Shift Engineer when required.
• Attend Site meetings.
• Follow area GMP assessments act when required and report on findings.
• Work with the Senior Shift Engineer to initiate cost saving improvements to improve site efficiencies.

About you

• Qualified in an Engineering discipline, BTEC Level 3 or above required.
• Previous experience working within FMCG or Pharmaceutical advantageous.
• Proficient in computer systems.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; effective communicator across all levels of the organisation.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent team player.
• Able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

In return AAK offer:

• Free Hot Drinks
• Free Parking Onsite
• On-Site Canteen Serving Hot Food
• 25 Days Holidays Plus Bank Holidays
• 30-minute paid break per shift
• Company Pension 3% Employee, 5% Employer
• Life Assurance Cover
• UK Healthcare Scheme, Including Gym and Lifestyle Discounts

Salary: £42,385.00 plus a shift allowance of £4,113.69Hours: Hours on a rotating shift pattern: Mon – Fri 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, Sun-Thurs 10pm-6am”Location: Runcorn, United KingdomContract: Full time, permanentDiversity & Inclusion at AAKAAK prohibits discrimination based on race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspectof the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.You may also have experience in the following: Shift Engineer, Shift Technician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Multi Skilled Engineer, Service Engineer, etc.REF-211 452