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Are you an ex-military engineer looking to join a business who values your engineering background, who will invest in your training, development, offer you further qualifications and job security.

I am currently recruiting for 2x Shift Engineers to join my clients business based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, the successful Shift Engineers will be joining an established global group who will work a rotational 4 on 4 off shift pattern, carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance on their manufacturing equipment.

Shift Engineer Responsibilities:

* Ensure all equipment operates fully.

* Provide breakdown and maintenance support to a wide range of electro-mechanical systems.

* Mechanical strip-down/re-assembly, basic wiring, and system testing.

* Electrical fault-finding.

* Strong communication skills and team player.

* Ensure all maintenance is logged and documented.

* Adhere to all health & Safety policies, procedures and guidelines.

Shift Engineer Requirements:

* Hold a relevant recognised engineering qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering to a minimum level of NVQ level 3 or equivalent – ideally electrical.

* Proven experience as a hands-on engineer.

* Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical and electrical systems including plc’s.

* Experience working with motors, drives, gears, pneumatics, hydraulics, and compressed air systems.

* Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams.

* Experience working with automated systems would be advantageous.

Shift Engineer Benefits:

* Salary is £42,000 rising to £44,000 after training period.

* 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

* 25 days holiday & bank holidays

* Pension scheme, life insurance, option to join private healthcare.

* Opportunity for further training to achieve additional qualifications.

NOTE – Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with a mechanical or electrical engineering bias