Maintenance Engineer

Job Title:                     Shift Engineer

Salary:                         £42,000 + Benefits/ Overtime

Benefits:                      Parking, Life Assurance, 6% Pension, Maternity/Paternity Pay Scheme + more

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Aston Clinton, Aylesbury

Job Start date:            ASAP

Shift Pattern:               4 on 4 off continentals

We’re supporting our client, a leading global Plastic packaging manufacturer based in Aston Clinton, who are looking for Shift Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Shift Engineer will have experience of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical maintenance & knowledge of automated systems.

To ensure all blow moulding machines (Extrusion, Injection and Stretch blow moulding), associated production machinery uptime is maximised in line with Company maintenance procedures and in compliance with both production and health & safety requirements. Additionally you will be expected to provide planned and repair maintenance to all plant and works services, within the scope of your training.

Responsibilities for Shift Engineer:

• Ensure that all equipment, machinery and peripherals operate efficiently and at full capability, ensuring a continuous production process.


• Carry out repairs on machines as part of breakdown or preventative maintenance.


• Ensure that all relevant paperwork and maintenance logs are completed correctly and accurately in accordance with company procedure.


• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with quality, hygiene and food safety policies.


• To perform any other duties in connection with the job that may from time to time be reasonably required by supervision and which are consistent with the “Purpose of job/mission”.

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Shift Engineer, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK