Senior Shift Engineer

ABOUT YOU

As a Senior Shift Engineer you will be responsible for leading the shift-based Maintenance Engineering team and ensuring the seamless operation of production lines during your shift.

You will collaborate closely with the Engineering Line or Site Owner, including overseeing Site Services, Blends, Filling, and Packaging, to execute all planned maintenance activities efficiently. Additionally, you'll work alongside the Site Shift Manager to deliver key performance metrics related to Safety, Quality, Performance, Cost, and People Development.

You will bring a blend of hands-on technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the continuous flow of production, driving the team to achieve optimal performance while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. If you're passionate about leading a team, improving processes, and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of production lines by performing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment, overseeing a skilled team of engineers and technicians, and swiftly resolving any technical issues that arise.

You will be responsible for maintaining a strong focus on safety compliance and ensuring that all operations align with health and safety regulations. Additionally, you'll keep detailed records of maintenance activities and equipment status, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and performance.

WHAT I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

You are a strong Senior Shift Engineer with a strong background in engineering, ideally having completed an Indentured Apprenticeship and holding an ONC/HNC in an engineering discipline. You should have over 5 years of experience in an FMCG environment, with bottling experience being an advantage. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of asset reliability techniques and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

You should possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and have a mechanical, electrical, or multiskilled background. A foundational understanding of process control systems is required, with the ability to adapt and learn quickly. Basic computer skills and an openness to embracing new technology are essential, along with good manual dexterity and the ability to perform manual handling operations. A "right first-time" attitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a strong commitment to customer service are also key attributes for this role

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

OUR DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT  

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.