Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in responding swiftly to production breakdowns and delivering planned preventative maintenance on a wide range of poultry processing and packing machinery, including conveyors, module and tray transport systems, plucking equipment, evisceration machinery, tray sealers, flow wrappers, and vacuum sealers. The role also involves fault-finding on PLC systems, electrical installations, and small project work.
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Key Duties:
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping.
* Adhere to HSE protocols, including Permit to Work, Risk Assessment, Method Statement, Safe System of Work, and Standard Operating Procedures.
* Follow lock-off procedures to ensure the safety of self and others on site.
* Undertake small projects and modifications as required.
* Assess the nature of breakdowns quickly and take appropriate action.
* Provide ongoing support to production and packing departments.
* Conduct PPM inspections, maintenance, and corrective repairs in a timely manner.
* Perform general maintenance duties, including lubrication tasks and maintenance schedules.
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Desired Experience:
* NVQ Level 3 (Essential)
* City and Guilds, Electrical/Mechanical (Essential)
* ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification (Desirable)
* Strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical disciplines (Essential)
* Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Essential)
* 17th Edition I.E.E. Regulations (Desirable)
* Competency in PLC systems (Desirable)
* Aptitude for fault diagnosis and logical thinking (Essential)
* "Can Do" attitude (Essential)
* Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings (Essential)
* General workshop skills (Essential)
* Welding skills (MIG/TIG/ARC) (Essential)
* Self-organisation and self-motivation (Essential)
* Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) (Desirable)
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Benefits/Hours of Work:
* Salary £55k (DOE)
* Free parking on site
* Company Pension scheme
* Sick pay scheme
* Maternity and paternity pay scheme
* Long service awards
* Perm Nights 18:00 - 06:00 on a 223 shift pattern
This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a globally recognised manufacturing company. Join us in this dynamic environment, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note sponsorship is not provided at any point (even those on PSW Visa), candidates must have full rights to work in the UK