Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Natures Aid Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the health supplement sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Preston. The role involves ensuring effective maintenance of machinery to support production schedules, with a requirement for technical proficiency and industry experience. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and comprehensive wellbeing support initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health benefits through Medicash Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the FMCG sector (+2 years).
• Solid knowledge of site electrical distribution.
• Experience with PLCs, fault finding, 3 phase, DC motors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are maintained to maximize production.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Identify and solve day-to-day machine problems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Proactivity

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Recognized Engineering Trade Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Company description:

STADA Group UK

Job description:

Natures Aid, part of STADA Group was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, e-commerce and grocery, with over 200 products throughout 15 main health categories. Together we are shaping the future of Natures Aid by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK |Natures Aid Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Kirkham, Preston |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent | Rotating Shifts

We are currently searching for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support our maintenance team. Youll be providing excellent support across site, ensuring machines, equipment and property are all maintained to ensure production is maximised while working to planned schedules.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Liaise with the Engineering Manager on a daily basis to ensure machine down time is kept to a minimum
• Identify and solve day to day maintenance problems
• Perform PPM (planned preventative maintenance) schedules as required
• Involvement with projects and continuous improvements
• Perform duties from the maintenance non-urgent job list
• Accurately complete all documentation in a timely fashion
• Accurately create and update relevant SOPs as necessary
• Identify and solve day to day machine and plant related problems
• Carry out maintenance activities on buildings, plant, and facilities to improve quality and cost effectiveness
• Liaise with the Engineering Manager to ensure the availability of spare machine parts whilst keeping costs to a minimum
• Set up various packaging machinery as and when required and assist with installation of new equipment
• Provide cover and assist Machine Setters as required
• Communicate effectively with the team and inform the Engineering Manager of any machine faults / difficulties at any time throughout the day.
• Provide training and coaching to other employees and team members as requested by the Engineering Manager

What We Are Looking For

• A time served engineer/ recognised engineering trade apprenticeship and/or HNC in electrical engineering
• Proven experience within the FMCG sector (+2 years)
• Solid knowledge and understanding of site electrical distribution
• Experience and a good understanding of PLCs, fault finding, 3 phase, DC motors, relays, sensors, and drives
• Computer Literate, with good general understanding of the Microsoft suite including Excel and Outlook
• Excellent problems solving skills with the ability to be proactive and make sound decisions to resolve situations.
• Previous experience of working in a clean manufacturing / factory environment preferably within the food / pharmaceutical industry desirable
• Experience of working on a wide range of manufacturing and packaging machinery desirable

How we care for you
At Natures Aid our purpose Caring for peoples health as a trusted partner motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:
?? Competitive salary, and annual bonus scheme.
?? Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
? Hybrid working we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
?? 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
?? Free fruit on site.
?? Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan
?? Free winter flu jab.
?? Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
? Salary sacrifice Tech-Scheme.
?? Cycle to Work Scheme.
?? Enhanced Family Leave.
?? Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
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