Electrical Biased Engineer Nights in Caerphilly

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Electrical Biased Engineer for night shifts in a food manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will manage all engineering tasks, ensuring the efficiency and safety of production equipment. Must have experience in maintenance engineering, particularly in food production. Competitive salary of £52,120 including shift allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits discussed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a food production environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of machinery including conveyors and packaging machines.
• Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate as the sole shift engineer managing all tasks.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns.

Skills

Proficient in reading technical manuals

Strong problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Electrical Biased Engineer Nights

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

Responsibilities

• Operate as the sole shift engineer, managing all engineering tasks during your shift.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a variety of machinery and equipment used in food production.
• Proactively identify potential issues and implement preventive measures to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Respond promptly and efficiently to any machinery breakdowns or technical problems that arise during production hours.
• Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostic tests to accurately identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with production teams to develop and implement maintenance schedules that do not disrupt the 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.

Job Requirements

• 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.