Shift Engineer - Manufacturing Maintenance

About the role

Hexcel, a manufacturer of advanced lightweight composite materials including carbon fibre, honeycombs and engineered structures, is looking for a Shift Engineer for its Duxford, UK site. The role covers maintenance, fault finding and process improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Key responsibilities

• Support maintenance activities across the site to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Carry out fault finding, repairs and implement root cause corrective actions.
• Develop, execute and maintain planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Respond to mechanical and electrical breakdowns to minimise downtime and restore production.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and equipment manuals, and diagnose PLC and drive-related issues.
• Liaise with suppliers, OEMs and contractors on equipment improvements and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and give daily reports to management and stakeholders.
• Train production personnel in basic maintenance and machine set-up procedures.

Required profile

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma or HNC in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) or equivalent, or Level 3 NVQ/HNC in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance, or a completed recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• BS7671 18th Edition qualification.
• Minimum five years' experience as an electrically biased maintenance engineer in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Eligibility to work in the country where the position is based.

Required skills

• Knowledge of PLCs and variable speed drives (desirable).
• ATEX, DSEAR and COMPEX training or awareness (desirable).
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations; IOSH qualification desirable.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organisational and time management skills.