Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (4on/4off rotating days/nights)

This is a great opportunity to join this business as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, the key function of this role is to ensure the efficient upkeep of machinery within production.

Key Accountabilities
· To provide full engineering support to the site Production team(s) to ensure that operational targets are met.
· Carry out fault diagnosis and repair of a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems. To include: – Pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, valves, ovens, mixers, pressure systems, refrigeration units
· To co-operate with the production/technical teams to resolve engineering issues in a controlled/logical and professional manner.
· To proactively and methodically diagnose machine and system faults on production equipment and resolve issues in the most expedient and cost effective manner.
· Deliver as a member of the engineering team optimal levels of performance by utilising continuous improvement tools and techniques.
· To support the Engineering and/or Site General Manager with the call-out of specialised contractors or ordering of specialist equipment when problems cannot be resolved internally.
· To actively take part in machine trials, validation work, continuous improvement and other LEAD projects.
· To report where appropriate, the findings of any machinery/process problems to the Engineering Management team.
· To ensure the workshop and stores area is kept in a tidy and organised manner and that parts used are recorded accurately and promptly.
· To ensure all activities are recorded correctly and accurately on the relevant documentation and systems (Handover Reports, Shift Reports and Work Orders etc.)

Education & Qualifications
· Apprenticeship qualification desirable coupled with HNC /ONC or C&G in both Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge
· Must have a clear understanding and awareness of the impact of engineering on the ability to support the production teams to meet/exceed business objectives/targets.
· To be fully aware of and to effectively implement Quality, GMP, Health and Safety and Hygiene standards when performing engineering tasks.
· To be fully aware of current requirements of Standard Operating Procedures and to work accordingly to ensure compliance.
· Understanding of relevant Health and Safety codes of practice and legislation.

Skills
· A proven track record in engineering with strong electrical and/ or mechanical skills
· Must be capable of creative/logical problem solving/breakdown and root cause analysis and rectification
· Ability to appropriately manage tasks and priorities whilst under pressure, whilst never compromising safety or product quality
· Ability to carry out specific tasks with minimum of supervision
· An effective communicator with strong oral and written communication abilities, used to working with a culturally diverse workforce
· Must have the ability to induct Contractors into the working environment safely and effectively
· IT proficient

Experience
*Proven engineering maintenance experience ideally gained within FMCG or high speed/volume production environment;
*Proven experience of mechanical, electrical, PLC’s and an understanding of control systems;
*Formal training in any CI/LEAN techniques would be advantageous.