Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

£46,141.50 per annum

Optimus Point, LE3 8JS

Contract: Permanent 

39.81 hours per week, 2 days 2 nights, 4 off

Job Overview: 

We have an opportunity for a Multi Shift Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant by responding quickly and effectively to equipment issues while maintaining a robust preventative maintenance programme that minimises downtime and supports continuous production. 

About Us 

Navigator Tissue UK Ltd is part of The Navigator Company. Previously known as Accrol Group and established in 1993, Navigator Tissue UK is the UK’s leading independent tissue converter producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll, facial tissue products and a range of wet wipes for most of the UK’s major grocery retailers. We currently have five manufacturing sites in Blackburn, Leyland, Leicester, Flint and Bridgwater across the UK, but are in the process of moving manufacturing from Blackburn to Leyland, and Flint and Bridgwater to Leicester. 

Our vision is to deliver the best possible value to the UK consumer on essential everyday tissue and wet wipe products. We ask every individual to do one thing better every day, empowering them through clear communication, personal development opportunities and strong ethical business values. 

About You 

With experience working in a fast-paced factory environment, you will have knowledge and practical experience of both planned and reactive maintenance and will be accustomed to fault finding and diagnostics. With PLC knowledge and experience of monitoring HMI controls, you will have good knowledge of 17th/18th Edition as well as a good understanding of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulics 

The Role 

You will respond promptly to equipment failure notifications, adhering to all Health & Safety procedures. In addition, you will also support the delivery of the PPM schedule in coordination with the Engineering Supervisor. You will deliver all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on schedule, ensuring statutory inspections are completed within required timeframes and that any remedial actions are recorded and progressed. You will respond to breakdowns efficiently, carrying out effective repairs and completing thorough Root Cause Analysis to implement corrective and preventative actions.  

Benefits: 

• GroceryAid - 24/7 helpline, professional counselling, financial grants, and crisis assistance. 


• Opportunities for Career Progression 


• Supported Personal Development 


• AE Pension Scheme· Company Sick Pay Scheme 


• 15% off Nuffield Health Gym Membership 


• Life Assurance Scheme – minimum 1 years’ salary 


• Simply Health Plan! Claim your money back towards every day health treatments and 


• have access to multiple wellbeing benefits and treatments. 


• Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Scheme 


• Fee-Free Mortgage Advice 


• Free Flu Jab Vouchers 


• Exclusive Product Discounts 


• Access to Company Shop Membership 


• Free Car Parking 

At The Navigator Company we are committed to the equal treatment of our colleagues and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership 

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the team. 

We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive a suitable number of applications.