Electrical Shift Engineer

Keep Industry Moving - Join a High-Performing Manufacturing Team as an Electrical Shift Engineer

Our Client has a requirement for an Electrical Shift Engineer, who will be required to work on a 4 On, 4 Off (Continuous Rotation) contract basis in Belfast.

Role Purpose:

• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve production equipment to maximise uptime, reliability and operational efficiency.
• Support high-speed automated manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance activities across the site.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently while minimising downtime.
• Job Role Responsibilities:
• Carry out electrical and multi-skilled maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on automated manufacturing machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled systems, including fault finding and minor modifications.
• Maintain electrical systems including motors, VFDs, control panels, sensors, relays and high-voltage equipment.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems to support production operations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and complete maintenance records accurately.
• Support conveyors, packaging lines and manufacturing support systems.
• Raise and complete work orders through the CMMS/SAP maintenance system.
• Participate in daily maintenance meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root cause analysis and equipment reliability projects.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, GMP and health & safety compliance.
• Ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently to minimise downtime.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Strong electrical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience fault finding on automated production equipment.
• PLC experience, including diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems, drives, motors and instrumentation.
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience carrying out both reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently on a rotating shift pattern.
• Own hand tools.
• Experience within FMCG, food, beverage, bottling or packaging environments advantageous.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, PLC-5 or SLC500 systems advantageous.
• SAP or CMMS maintenance system experience advantageous.
• Forklift, MEWP or scissor lift licences advantageous.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Time-Served Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience within a manufacturing, production or packaging environment.
• Additional Health & Safety qualifications would be advantageous.

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Electrical Shift Engineers looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.