Multi Skilled Shift Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.
Role: To provide Engineering and specialist support to maintain and improve all mechanical, electrical electronic equipment and services in all areas of the business.
Responsibilities:
- To work with Engineering Manager & Engineering Team Leader, to prioritise and identify workload at all times to meet production requirements for project work and breakdowns.
- To co-ordinate repairs to maximise machine availability and services in all areas
- Advise on best technical solutions to drive down onsite costs
- Ensure you apply a programme of continuous improvement (eg 6S) in all activities and all areas of the business
- Work with relevant persons to ensure knowledge, training and development is passed onto current Engineers, Engineering new starts and apprentices.
- Ensure self and others adhere to all elements of Health & Safety and Environmental procedures
Requirements:
- Problem solving and diagnostic skills for breakdowns and planned work in all areas
- Assist with planning and co-ordination relating to drawings, parts ordering and cross functional working
- Maintain specialist knowledge in some or all of the following;
- Health & Safety, Hydraulics, Electronics, Pneumatics, Electrical, Fabrication, General Engineering, Welding, Machining, Lubrication & Filtration
- Use of company computer systems (IFS) for logging data with regards to spares, breakdowns, planned work and inputting for generation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIβs)
- Project Management
- Able to coach and develop apprentices
Polypipe operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your full CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Electrical engineering (preferred)
- Mechanical engineering (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Multi Skilled Shift Engineer roles across Polypipe Building Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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