Company DescriptionReach Printing Services Oldham have an exciting opportunity for a Skilled Shift Engineer with either a Mechanical or Electrical background.Please note this role includes days and night shift - 2 days 2 nights - 4 off rota.
We a looking for a highly skilled and motivated Engineer, this role is crucial to ensuring a seamless operation and the maintenance of Reach's print production.You will be responsible for ensuring preventative maintenance is conducted in a prompt manner and deliver improvement engineering through the use of structured problem solving techniques and applying engineering technical knowledge.You must have experience within FMCG, ongoing training and development will be provided.We are Reach!
You might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it.
We are home to the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers.
From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Birmingham Post, Liverpool Echo and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people.
We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.
Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK.
At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, but you will also feel you understand other people better too.
Job DescriptionObserve, follow and maintain the integrity of all safe systems across site and follow any safety instructions, as requiredDeliver improvement engineering through the use of structured problem solving techniques and applying engineering technical knowledgeAssist and support operators to undertake low level engineering tasks in structured processDevelop standard operating procedures and support production activities to improve equipment performanceTo support engineering and operations as directed when requiredEnsure compliance with engineering visual standards, where applicableEnsure that breakdowns are attended promptly and resolved properly, using all the resources at your disposalWork to ensure preventative maintenance is conducted in a prompt mannerComplete all mandatory training requirements, as requested by the company, to enable a safe working environment for allAny other additional duties as requested by line management that they are trained and/ or capable of performing as necessary, in line with business requirementsQualificationsLevel 3 (NVQ) engineering qualification in an appropriate electrical or mechanicaldiscipline; OR Evidence of an appropriate, time-served, apprenticeship in engineeringSPECIFIC SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:The ability to work within a flexible team and shift-based, environmentThe ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines within an FMCG environmentBe aware of, and have the ability to use, a range of continuous improvement tools and techniquesEmbrace new technology and demonstrate an understanding of computer-based systems and equipmentHave excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formAbility to interact at all levels within an organisation, including management, operators, contractors and visitors to siteMust be IT literate and have the ability to manage an email account effectively;login to web-based training suites and follow training online; report, track andfollow-up and raise jobs on our CMMS system; competently carry out basic document manipulation on software such as MS Word and ExcelSPECIFIC EXPERIENCES:Experience as a shift-based engineer, in a manufacturing environmentFMCG backgroundFlexibility approach to working patterns, including the hours, times and days of work, sometimes changing at short noticeBe able to work across a 24/7 rotating shift pattern, covering 365 days a yearAdditional InformationWe are offering a salary of £45,00 - £51,000 DOE and benefits including;Plus, as part of the Reach family you'll have access to a brilliant range of benefits, including:Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we'll match contributions up to 6%7 weeks' holiday per year when you join.
After three, five and ten years' service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave.
We also have a Holiday Purchase SchemeGiving back day - an additional day's leave each year to support a cause close to your heartEnhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months' employmentPrivate Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expensesAs one of the UK's top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone's invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thriveWellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearestAwesome career opportunities - you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmesWe are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levelsReach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people.
This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.