Shift Engineer

About THG Ingenuity

THG Ingenuity operates a fully integrated digital commerce platform designed to empower brands without restrictions. This global, end-to-end technology solution comprises three key products: THG Commerce, THG Studios, and THG Fulfilment. The platform addresses challenges by enabling brands to sell directly to consumers. Its clientele includes internationally recognised names such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble.

Role Overview

As a Shift Engineer, your primary aim is to uphold seamless plant operations by applying contemporary maintenance practices. You will focus on maximising equipment uptime and reliability while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality products. This role entails providing technical support to the Fulfilment operations, enhancing asset performance and reliability through efficient maintenance and continuous improvement strategies.

You will possess solid knowledge of modern maintenance methodologies and practical experience within a Fulfilment environment. A prompt and effective response to daily operational challenges will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical support point for plant maintenance, ensuring safe and timely resolution of live equipment issues.
• Implement proactive fault prevention and lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet maintenance performance targets.
• Contribute to the development of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program, applying root cause analysis to reactive maintenance tasks to advance towards predictive maintenance practices.
• Conduct root cause analysis for significant engineering disruptions across the facility.
• Support the rectification of health and safety, quality, and continuous improvement action items.
• Utilise reliability-focused tools such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Coach and assist operators in developing competencies related to plant assets.
• Provide technical assistance for projects and change management activities.
• Ensure operational and maintenance activities align with design specifications and contractual agreements.
• Maintain precise records of completed and ongoing maintenance tasks within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Adhere to food safety protocols and maintain traceability of engineering interventions.
• Collaborate closely with various departments to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• At least 3 years of practical electrical engineering experience within an FMCG process environment.
• Hold an ONC (or equivalent) qualification with expertise primarily in electrical engineering complemented by mechanical skills.
• Possession of the 17th or 18th Edition electrical certification is preferred.
• Experience with PLC servo drive diagnostics.
• Strong understanding of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems.
• Positive mindset towards enhancing plant reliability and driving continuous improvement.
• High level of health and safety awareness.
• Results-oriented approach with a drive for continual personal and process enhancements.

Benefits

• Enhanced leave entitlements including maternity, paternity, compassionate leave (up to 10 days), and the option to buy up to 3 additional leave days annually.
• Volunteer leave entitlement of 2 days after 12 months of service.
• Access to face-to-face and virtual consultations with in-house general practitioners and cognitive behavioural therapists.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program provided by Bupa, along with state-of-the-art onsite gym and physiotherapy facilities.
• Salary sacrifice scheme offering up to 12% savings on personal technology.
• Subsidised bus transportation from Manchester City Centre to the ICON office.
• Up to 50% discount on THG brand products and access to onsite staff amenities such as a shop and barber.
• Employee referral program rewarding up to £1,000 upon successful probation completion of referred candidates.
• Service anniversary gifts at 5 and 10 years.

Additional Information

THG Ingenuity is committed to disability confidence and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all community segments. They offer reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process upon request. Due to the high volume of applications, candidates may wait up to 14 days for response. Contact the talent team for inquiries.