Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer
Experience the Thrill of a Dynamic Engineering Environment
Gateshead Team Valley, UK Location Offers Opportunity for Growth and Professional Development
We are seeking an exceptional engineer to join our team as a Multi Skilled Engineer.
About Us:
Biscuit International is a leading private label and bread substitute manufacturer in Europe with a rich heritage of over 400 years of expertise in delivering great taste at affordable prices. We operate in over 40 markets and have operations in 33 factories across Europe employing over 5000 people.
With a strong presence in the UK market, we are the No.1 producer of own-label gluten-free biscuits & cookies producing over 5,000 tonnes per annum of biscuits.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer to play a crucial role in ensuring our engineering services meet operational requirements, deliver and outperform KPI standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for resolving issues efficiently and minimizing downtime, ensuring equipment and machinery operate at peak performance.
Main Responsibilities:
* Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Achieve 100% completion of PPMs issued by Senior Engineer/Maintenance Manager and address any issues promptly.
* Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Complete RCAs for all breakdowns exceeding agreed duration, implement identified countermeasures, and complete 5-WHY inputs.
* Asset Care: Maintain an up-to-date Asset Care workbook, complete weekly line walks, and resolve open actions.
* Improvements: Proactively identify and execute improvement projects across the site.
* Shift Readiness: Ensure equipment is ready for shift start, product changes, and shut down correctly.
* Performance Monitoring: Review KPIs every shift to maintain focus on delivery and cost, and consistently report all activities, including breakdown repair.
* Health & Safety: Adhere to health & safety and food hygiene regulations, and support initiatives to minimize site waste and maintain high OEE levels.
Requirements:
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate and apply technical information, learn quickly, and manage ambiguity.
* Operating Excellence: Strong priority setting, organizational skills, process management, and time management.
* Energy and Drive: Results-driven, action-oriented, and motivated by challenges.
* Organizational Agility: Excellent written communication and presentation skills, career ambition, and organizational agility.
* Personal and Interpersonal Skills: Strong negotiation, customer focus, interpersonal savvy, and team collaboration skills.
Qualifications:
* Essential Qualifications: Apprenticeship/Technical background in Electrical/Mechanical (Level 3 NVQ or equivalent), strong technical aptitude, organizational skills, attention to detail, basic PC skills, and effective communication.
* Desirable Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing.
Quality Assurance:
Perform all duties in accordance with Quality Assurance procedures and contribute to improvements in the quality and key activities of the department.
Training:
Participate in training as required to enhance skills and knowledge.
Health, Safety, and Environment:
Adhere to Health & Safety policies, procedures, and training, and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative.