Description

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a food manufacturing business, responsible for maintaining and repairing site equipment to ensure safe, efficient and reliable production.

This is a hands-on role suited to a qualified Mechanically biased Engineer with practical engineering experience within food manufacturing, a strong understanding of preventative maintenance and the ability to respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns and identify electrical faults requiring attention.
• Maintain site equipment, including compressed air and steam boiler systems.
• Support the selection, installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Liaise with Shift Managers and the Operations Director regarding maintenance issues.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and good manufacturing practice.

The Candidate

• Qualified mechanically biased Engineer with hands-on experience in food manufacturing engineering.
• Experience working with planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Practical knowledge of compressed air and steam boiler maintenance.
• Welding skills.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, with a focus on minimising downtime.
• Good understanding of health and safety and food safety standards.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet operational requirements.

On Offer

• A full time permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.  Some requirement to cover on weekends as and when needed.
• Hourly paid
• The opportunity to join an established and growing food manufacturing business.
• A varied, hands-on engineering role with responsibility for maintaining site equipment.
• The opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements in equipment reliability, production efficiency and site safety as well as some project work with new equipment.

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