Engineering Technician

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician in Bridgwater. The role involves maintenance, diagnosing issues, and improving site operations. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in manufacturing. The position offers clear career development and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to Muller Rewards Platform

Onsite car parking

Life assurance and pension scheme

5% annual bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship required.
• Proven experience in maintenance within the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Diagnose and resolve issues swiftly to minimize downtime.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance site operations.

Skills

Electrical Skills

Mechanical Skills

Automation Skills

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

IOSH Certification

NEBOSH Certification

Job description

Job Description

Company description: Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller, which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job description: Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician

Location: Bridgwater

Contract Type: Permanent, 4 on 4 off (7 AM - 7 PM, 2 days / 2 nights)

Role Overview: As a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for delivering scheduled and reactive maintenance across the site.

Your role involves diagnosing and resolving issues swiftly to minimize downtime, as well as identifying and implementing cost-effective improvements to enhance the efficiency and reliability of site assets and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proficiently interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
2. Utilize basic automation skills for fault finding and remediation, with strong electrical skills equivalent to HNC level and sound mechanical skills for diagnosis and replacement.
3. Diligently complete all maintenance tasks, including PM, CBM, CI, and corrective actions. Contribute to FMEA activities as needed.
4. Identify and implement improvements to enhance site operations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship: HNC in Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering with additional electrical qualifications or competence.
• Advantageous: Experience with CI tools and techniques in automation.
• Proven experience in maintenance within the manufacturing industry.
• Desirable: ONC/HNC, IOSH/NEBOSH certifications.

Shift Details: This role operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, rotating between days and nights (2 days, 2 nights).

What We Offer:

• Clear career development pathways and long-term prospects with a company that invests in your growth.
• Generous annual leave allowance (276 hours).
• Access to the Muller Rewards Platform, offering savings across numerous retailers.
• Onsite car parking.
• A supportive team environment.
• Life assurance and pension scheme.
• 5% annual bonus (dependent on company targets).