Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Continental Shift (4 on 4 off Days and Nights)

We are looking for a motivated Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a market leading food manufacturing company. Reporting directly to the engineering manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures production priorities are understood in order that maintenance works are carried out enabling orders to be met.

Notifies operational team if becoming aware of any risk to product safety or quality identified during the course of their duties.

Carries out preventative maintenance and servicing of machinery and equipment

Installs new equipment and assists with movements and overhauls of existing machinery

Carries out overhauls and repairs of plant and machinery including PLCs

Carries out electrical installations and works with single and three phase electrical circuits

Maintains a clean and safe place of work in accordance within company procedures and in line with good manufacturing practice

Works with and co-ordinates contractor activities

Conducts fault finding, testing and the removal or adjustment of existing fittings fixtures and parts. Where a detailed specification is not provided, determines the cause of the fault and undertakes the most cost effective solution to remedy the defect,

Communicates with management team to ensure relevant parties are aware of engineering issues/timescale for breakdown repairs etc seeking advice and assistance when required. Understands the costs of associated downtime.

Carries out other associated duties as required