Engineer

Evergreen Garden Care; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Garden Care in Hatfield is seeking Engineers (mechanical and electrical bias) to maintain production facilities and ensure equipment meets production goals. The role covers planned and emergency maintenance, supporting operations to maximise efficiency.

The work includes collaboration with Skilled Operators, fault finding, installations, and adhering to QSHE and IMS guidelines. A recognised engineering apprenticeship is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship or industry recognised qualification.
• Maintenance of Electrical/Mechanical and control systems incl. PLC, pneumatics, hydraulics.
• Experience in FMCG/high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on plant equipment across production facilities to maximise availability.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repair of conveyors, elevators, form fill/seal lines and palletisers.
• Install new plant equipment and associated electrical/mechanical systems; include calibrations and pneumatics/hydraulics/PLC work.
• Adhere to safe working practices and Integrated Management System procedures.

Skills

Multi-skilled

Electrical & Mechanical

FMCG experience

Fault-finding

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Electrical testing tools

Job description

We are looking for Engineers to join our team at Hatfield (of both mechanical and electrical bias). The Engineers are responsible for carrying out maintenance activities across Production facilities ensuring production equipment/machinery are maintained and serviced to deliver production requirements that meet the goals and objectives of the business. They also ensure both planned and emergency maintenance activities are run effectively with any operational challenges raised in a timely manner to maximise operational efficiencies.

This role is working Monday to Friday 38.5 hours per week, on a rotational shift basis.

A snapshot of what you'll do:

Working with others:

• Guide and advise Skilled Operators and Line Leaders with queries in relation to the safe operation of plant and electrical equipment as appropriate i.e. regular checks, rectifying faults as required

Maintenance:

• Ensure maximum plant availability through effective response, fault finding diagnosis and repair of a wide range of plant equipment Conveyor, Elevators, Form Fill and Seals and Palletisers
• Maintain electrical plant, equipment and control systems (including PLC and SCADA) in accordance with the maintenance schedule
• Carry out installations of new plant equipment, electrical and mechanical systems, inclusive of calibrations, pneumatics, hydraulic’s, PLC’s, fabrication
• Safe use of all engineering tools and equipment as required to ensure all operations run safe and efficiently including safe handling and installation of parts with and safe processes followed at all times

Quality Standards and Working Instructions:

• Ensure compliance with Company/external procedures recording accurate inspections identifying and quarantining non-conforming products

Integrated Management System (IMS):

• Comply with the requirements of the Integrated Management System and act appropriately with regard to day to day management of QSHE issues. Assist in achieving QSHE objectives and targets.

About you

• Multi-skilled with a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or industry recognised qualification
• Practical application in the maintenance and repair of Electrical/Mechanical and control systems, including modifications and installations (incl. pneumatic systems)
• Experience in working in FMCG/similar high volume manufacturing environment
• Excellent analytical and fault-finding skills

You’ll be part of a collaborative site team, driving engineering excellence and supporting the operation to deliver results.