Shift Engineer - Manufacturing

• Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay package after probationary period and then again from Yr 2
• Advanced Training provided (if applicable to role)
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site parking
• Company workwear provided

At Berry Global, Inc., we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry leading talent of 47,000 global employees across more than 295 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information on our vacancies or about joining our team, visit our website at www.berryglobal.com/careers

Shift Engineer required for permanent employment in a Global based manufacturing company in Kenfig Industrial Estate near Port Talbot

Salary = £17.59ph (£38,508) per annum

Own transport is required as site is not near any major transport links.

Continental Shift Pattern- 2 x days, 2 x nights, 4 days off

• Educated to ONC/HNC level or equivalent.
• Suitable post apprentice experience in a manufacturing based environment with specific knowledge of mechanical systems, plc’s and electrical systems.
• H&S, Quality, Customer, and Productivity focused.
• Self-motivated, reliable, dedicated, hardworking, conscientious and flexible with the changes in the business needs.

• Promote and participate in activities that ensure the highest safety, operational and quality standards are achieved.
• You will take responsibility for providing engineering expertise and support to the plant.
• You will be required to plan develop and implement machine modifications, carry out repairs to plant and machinery, and monitor the production equipment and complete agreed maintenance scheduled workloads. You must be able to change over and set up machinery when product changes are required ensuring that downtime is reduced and efficiencies are increased.
• You will provide support to the manufacturing process for the 24/7 activities of the site, these will include but not be limited to:
• Troubleshooting and emergency response activities.
• Undertake training on all existing and new machinery the company may purchase from time to time and train new / existing engineers on new machinery.
• Complete all shift hand over documentation clearly and debrief the incoming / outgoing shift to enable a smooth hand over to take place.
• Be prepared to work alternative shift arrangements as and when required in order to meet business requirements, the company reserves the rights to exercise this option whenever deemed necessary, (Subject to the relevant notice period).
• Recommending on Preventive Maintenance inspections.

• Recommending on the ordering and control of required parts.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis processes.
• Manage housekeeping within the engineering activity.
• Interface with external suppliers and Contractors as required.
• Communicate with the Engineering team, Process Technician, Quality and Technical Manager to make sure the business is moving forward and supported correctly.
• Contribute to the identification of improvement plans as reviewed during the daily and monthly meeting processes.
• Lead by example, positively challenge under-performance and reinforce good behaviours.
• Ensure cost optimisation across all areas of the department.
• Carry-out the required training and adapt to the ever evolving engineering requirements.