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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Reach plc Talent Acquisition Partner - Commercial at Reach PlcWho are we? We’re Reach, home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic media brands – think the Mirror, Daily Express, OK!, as well as regional titles like the Birmingham Post, Liverpool Echo, and Manchester Evening News. With a readership of 47 million people each month, we’re the largest commercial publisher in the UK. But we’re more than just our brands – we’re a company built on collaboration, imagination, and determination. Our values shape the work we do every day, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to grow. We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, making it easier for you to thrive both in and outside of work. What you’ll be doing: As aSkilled Shift Engineer , you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining and improving Reach’s print production. Frompreventative maintenancetostructured problem-solving , you’ll use your technical expertise to keep everything running efficiently. This is ashift-based role , covering2 days, 2 nights, then 4 days off , so flexibility is key. You’ll be working with a dynamic team, tackling breakdowns, supporting operators with low-level engineering tasks, and developingstandard operating proceduresto enhance equipment performance. Your work will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of ourprint production , ensuring that our newspapers and digital platforms continue to reach millions of people. Your day-to-day will involve keeping our site running safely and efficiently. You’ll be responsible forconducting preventative maintenance , responding quickly to breakdowns, and using your problem-solving skills todeliver continuous improvements . You’ll collaborate closely with operators and other teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards while working with the latest technology and engineering systems. Whether it’s troubleshooting,developing SOPs , or supporting production activities, you’ll be at the heart of operations, making a real impact every shift. What you’ll need to succeed: You’ll need aLevel 3 (NVQ) engineering qualificationin electrical or mechanical disciplines—ortime-served apprenticeship experience . Your background inFMCG or manufacturing environmentswill help you handle the fast-paced nature of the role. A flexible, proactive mindset is essential, as is the ability tomultitask under pressure . Strong IT skills will come in handy, as you’ll be usingCMMS systems, MS Word, and Excelto report, track, and manage engineering tasks. Your excellent communication skills will also be key, as you’ll be interacting withoperators, contractors, and managementacross the site. What can we offer you? We're offering a salary of£45,000 - £51,000depending on experience, and a range of fantastic benefits to help support you both personally and professionally.These include: Help saving for your retirement -join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6% 7 weeks’ holiday per year when you join.After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme Giving back day -an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart Enhanced family leave -including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment Private Healthcare Cash Plan -free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses Wellbeing support -including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest Awesome career opportunities- you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. Seniority levelNot Applicable Employment typeFull-time Job functionProduction IndustriesBook and Periodical Publishing#J-18808-Ljbffr