THE ROLE: 

The role is responsible for providing electrical and/or multiskilled engineering support to the production team, including both reactive & preventative electrical and mechanical maintenance for food manufacturing equipment and machinery that produces more than 4 million Kg of product annually.

HOURS OF WORK:

Rotational Shift pattern,

Sunday to Thursday 10pm-6am (nightshift)

Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm (dayshift)

Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm (backshift)

SALARY:

£42K

REPORTING TO:

Engineering Coordinator, working closely with production and other teams onsite.

THE PERSON:

QUALIFICATIONS - one or more

• Ideally, 18th Edition qualified
• Time served
• Qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer (Level 3 or equivalent)
• HNC level in electrical engineering
• BTECH/ONC qualification as a minimum in either Electrical C&G 2330 Level 3
• Electro – technical certificate combined with NVQ 3 Electrical Maintenance
• Modern Engineering Apprenticeship SVQ
• Multi-skilled Engineer

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a Food or FMCG Manufacturer, however may consider other experience as long as it is within a manufacturing environment.
• You must be able to be capable of installation, maintenance, test and repair of the equipment. Proactive problem solver with a can-do attitude who is keen to learn & be part of a successful team

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good team worker
• Technical problem solver with clear and concise decision/action
• Planning and prioritising workload
• Organisation of time and efficiency
• Pressurised ability to deliver to timeframes and priorities
• Competent written and spoken English with strong communication
• Driving licence
• Physically fit to work in a cold, fast paced environment and the ability to work a 3 shift rotational pattern.

KEY FOCUS AREAS:

• Minimise machine downtime
• Prevent manufacturing lost time
• Achievement of the Preventative Maintenance Plan
• Audit ready 24/7 – relevant paperwork and quality audits completed, generating continuous improvement ideas

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep the plant and machinery running for production needs.
• Repair machinery breakdowns quickly and efficiently to keep production running.
• Plan and carry out an ongoing preventative maintenance programme targeted to reduce machine downtimes and maximise machine availability and efficiency.
• Carry out machinery installations as and when required.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager, engineering colleagues and production teams to ensure work priorities and production needs are met.
• Comply with shift handover procedure.
• Ensure planned and preventative maintenance documentation is available, updated, and current for all production and support equipment.
• Support factory operatives in performing machine changes and settings including preparation of change parts ready for minimum downtime.
• Ensure stock and spares control including development and updating of critical spares listing for all equipment and production lines.
• Ensure all H & S responsibilities are adhered to.
• Keep abreast of Food Safety, Health and safety, COSHH and trading legislation and work with the rest of the management team to comply when appropriate.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND TOOLS:

FIXX Maintenance System