Reach 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.  

• Observe, follow and maintain the integrity of all safe systems across site and follow any safety instructions, as required
• Deliver improvement engineering through the use of structured problem solving techniques and applying engineering technical knowledge
• Assist and support operators to undertake low level engineering tasks in structured process
• Develop standard operating procedures and support production activities to improve equipment performance
• To support engineering and operations as directed when required
• Ensure compliance with engineering visual standards, where applicable
• Ensure that breakdowns are attended promptly and resolved properly, using all the resources at your disposal
• Work to ensure preventative maintenance is conducted in a prompt manner
• Complete all mandatory training requirements, as requested by the company, to enable a safe working environment for all
• Any other additional duties as requested by line management that they are trained and/ or capable of performing as necessary, in line with business requirements

Level 3 (NVQ) engineering qualification in an appropriate electrical or mechanical
discipline; OR Evidence of an appropriate, time-served, apprenticeship in engineering

SPECIFIC SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• The ability to work within a flexible team and shift-based, environment
• The ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines within an FMCG environment
• Be aware of, and have the ability to use, a range of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Embrace new technology and demonstrate an understanding of computer-based systems and equipment
• Have excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written form
• Ability to interact at all levels within an organisation, including management, operators, contractors and visitors to site
• Must 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 and
• follow-up and raise jobs on our CMMS system; competently carry out basic document manipulation on software such as MS Word and Excel

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES:

• Experience as a shift-based engineer, in a manufacturing environment
• FMCG background
• Flexibility approach to working patterns, including the hours, times and days of work, sometimes changing at short notice
• Be able to work across a 24/7 rotating shift pattern, covering 365 days a year

What can we offer you?

We are offering a salary of £45,00 - £51,000 and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As 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 thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach 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.