Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £42,000 – £50,400 per year

Shift Engineer

We are on the hunt for a Maintenance Engineer in the Leeds area. The Maintenance Engineer would be working for a leading food production company who specialise in meat production They are looking for a new member to join the team due to expansion of the business. As a Maintenance Engineer you will have experience in a food factory setting, able to undertake maintenance and repairs on plant equipment both electrical and mechanical experience is required.

Salary: £42,000 – £50,400per annum

Hours: Panama Days rotating with Nights 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am

Benefits:

• 20 Holidays

• Company Pension

• Weekly draws (Bonus)

• Friend and Family Referral Commission

• Discount Gym membership

• Free parking

• Health and Dental care plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain plant and equipment to optimum standards in an efficient manner, working to minimize downtime and ensure the smooth operation of the factory.

• Complete accurate PPM checks and record any necessary further corrective action to be completed.

• Be fully trained in the manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations, lubrication requirements and critical locations on the equipment as detailed in the machinery manuals.

• Trained in good engineering practices to reduce the risk of product contamination

• Understand the principles of metal detection and have a thorough knowledge of the equipment and testing routines

• Ensure the efficient usage of spare parts, consumables, and equipment, removing wastage wherever possible. Log spare parts used and flag for re-order.

• Support the learning and development of apprentices.

• Adopt an excellent housekeeping mentality with a clean as you go policy. Help the team to keep the Engineering areas tidy and well organized.

• Be willing to undertake training courses to upskill yourself or to meet the needs of legislation or compulsory training requirements.

• Ensure that you understand and adhere to your personal responsibilities about the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Site Environmental Permit, company HSE policies, site safety rules, and procedures always.

Experience required:

• Previous Food Factory industrial experience (Ideal but not essential)

• level 2 or 3 in Engineering discipline

• Level 2 H&S awareness

• Understanding of relevant risk assessments and safe working procedures.

• Understanding and application of hazard identification and near miss reporting.

• Previous Experience of FMCG machinery

• Good communication skills

• Respectful, positive, and helpful attitude

If you would like to apply for this role, Please apply with a full up to date CV and we will try to get back to you within 48 hours of applying for this role.