Electrical Biased Engineer Nights

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Engineer to ensure the continuous operation of a food manufacturing facility. The role requires expertise in maintaining machinery and performing preventive maintenance while managing engineering tasks during night shifts. Ideal candidates will have experience in food production environments and strong technical knowledge. A competitive salary of £52,120 is offered, including benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a food production environment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient in reading technical manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Manage all engineering tasks during the shift.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on machinery.
• Identify potential issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Technical knowledge of food production machinery

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

As a Shift Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous operation of a state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the efficiency, safety, and quality of production processes, contributing to the delivery of premium dairy products to customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate as the sole shift engineer, managing all engineering tasks during your shift.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on machinery and equipment used in food production.
• Proactively identify potential issues and implement preventive measures to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns or technical problems during production hours.
• Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostic tests to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with production teams to develop and implement maintenance schedules that do not disrupt production flow.
• Monitor and control equipment performance, ensuring optimal efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including logs, reports, and records.
• Ensure that engineering contractors adhere to site rules, health & safety, and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be happy working night shift (12 hours) on a 7 day fortnight pattern.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, preferably in a food production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of machinery and equipment used in food production, including but not limited to conveyors, mixers, fillers, and packaging machines.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems effectively.
• Proficient in reading technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to resolve urgent issues.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and relay technical information clearly.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in maintenance tasks.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £52,120 (including shift allowance)
• Full benefits to be discussed

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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