Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
| Company: | Iris Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,141.50 to £46,141.50 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LE3 8JS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Nov 2026 |
Summary
The Vacancy
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.
The People & Purpose Behind Our Work
At Navigator Tissue UK, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a leading UK tissue converter supplying toilet rolls, kitchen rolls, facial tissue, and wet wipes to major retailers, we rely on the talent and dedication of our teams across multiple sites to deliver high-quality products and exceptional customer service.
We believe good businesses start with great people, which is why through clear communication, personal development opportunities, and strong ethical values, we empower our teams to grow, contribute, and take pride in the work they do, because our purpose is driven by the people behind it.
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