Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Aberdalgie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for their Abernethy site. This role involves supporting the Engineering team with routine maintenance and equipment servicing in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a modern apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering and will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. Join a supportive team that values learning and development, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for skill enhancement.

Benefits

Overtime Payments

Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Discretionary Performance-Related Bonuses

Critical Illness Cover

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance Policies

Employee Benefit Platform

Free Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Modern apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent required.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance checks on site machinery.
• Support equipment breakdowns to minimize operational impact.
• Organize stores and submit orders to the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Modern Apprenticeship L6 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

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We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our Abernethy site. The successful candidate will assist the Engineering team with routine planned maintenance, equipment breakdowns, and servicing.

At Branston, potatoes are our core business, supplying both fresh and prepared products to one of the biggest retailers in the UK.

The role is based at our Fresh factory, which has recently seen significant developments, including new automation and machinery as part of our continuous improvement initiatives.

The food manufacturing environment is fast-paced and subject to change, requiring adaptability and responsiveness to varied workloads. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Assisting the engineering team with routine maintenance checks on all site machinery and equipment.
2. Supporting with equipment breakdowns and servicing to minimize operational impact.
3. Adhering to health and safety principles at all times and reporting concerns to the Engineering Manager.
4. Assisting with the installation and development of new projects and equipment.
5. Organizing stores to ensure sufficient stock of parts and submitting orders to the Engineering Manager.
6. Recording tasks on daily shift reports.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Modern apprenticeship L6 in mechanical/electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
• Flexibility and logical thinking with attention to detail.
• Driving license and own transport are essential due to shift patterns and location.

Why work with us?

You will join a supportive team offering learning and development opportunities to acquire new skills and enhance existing ones.

Benefits include:

• Overtime payments.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions.
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
• Discretionary performance-related bonuses.
• Critical illness cover.
• Company sick pay.
• Life assurance policies.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts at major retailers.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee assistance program.

Shift Pattern:

Rotational shifts:

• 3 months day shift: Wednesday - Saturday, 06:00-16:30.
• 1 month night shift:
• Week 1 & 3: Tuesday - Thursday, 18:00-04:30.
• Week 2 & 4: Monday - Thursday & Sunday, 18:00-04:30.

An additional 12.5% premium is payable for night shift work.