Electrical Shift Engineer
Location: Corby
Salary: 42,000 - 45,000 Dependant on experience
Talented People is recruiting on behalf of a market-leading company that specialises in highly automated, energy-efficient systems. This rapidly growing organisation operates globally across three continents and has ambitious expansion plans. Their cutting-edge approach to automation sets them apart in the industry.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free or discounted meals
- Subsidised or free travel
- On-site parking
- Employee referral programme
The Role
The successful candidate will carry out planned and reactive maintenance at an automated cold storage facility, which operates at temperatures of -23C. This role requires time-served, multi-skilled engineers with a solid background in maintenance. The position follows a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, including days and nights (12-hour shifts) with weekend and bank holiday coverage.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality, scheduled preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
- Repair and maintain automated machinery, alongside general site maintenance duties.
- Ensure compliance with supplier guidelines for maintaining conveyors, cranes, cooling systems, and oxygen reduction units.
Candidate Requirements
- Must be a qualified, time-served engineer with comprehensive knowledge of both traditional and advanced technology, capable of applying this expertise to maintain a competitive and innovative edge.
- A recognised electrical qualification is essential.
- Experience working with automated stacker cranes and roller conveyor systems is preferred.
- Should be proactive, independent, and confident in decision-making, with a clear understanding of when to escalate matters.
- Strong communication and organisational skills to liaise with internal teams, stakeholders, regulators, auditors, and vendors.
- Previous experience in automated warehouse environments is advantageous but not essential.
- Comfortable working at heights of up to 42 metres.
- Due to health and safety regulations, candidates must not exceed 125kg in weight.
Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts
- Rotating days and nights