Maintenance Engineer

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; Armthorpe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

KAG Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a leading European food processor at their Doncaster site. You will be the shift expert for machinery, maintaining equipment and minimising downtime.

The role offers a salary of £38,000–£47,000 DOE, with 4 on 4 off shifts (2 days/2 nights), and opportunities to work with packing machinery such as Proseal, Mondini and Multivac. Applicants should have ONC/NVQ in engineering, 18th edition, and ideally an apprenticeship or equivalent

Qualifications

• ONC/NVQ in engineering or equivalent; 18th edition advantageous.
• Experience with maintenance of packing machinery and typical plant equipment.
• Excellent communication and proactive, safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment to maximise OEE and minimise downtime.
• Record maintenance requests; attend breakdowns and repair promptly.
• Progress reporting to Engineering Management/Supervisor.

Skills

Packing machinery experience

Proactive maintenance

Strong communicator

Education

ONC/NVQ in engineering

18th edition

Apprenticeship or equivalent training

Tools

Proseal

Mondini

Multivac

Job description

Due to continued growth, we have several opportunities available for Maintenance Engineers to join our client one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors at their site in Doncaster.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £38,000 - £47,000 DOE & Shift

Shifts: 4 on 4 OFF (2 Days/2Nights)

The role:

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will possess a strong technical knowledge and be seen as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or type of machinery. Working as a member of your shift team you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment OEE and minimising downtime.

You will be accountable to the Engineering Manager/Assistant Managers but will report into and receive direction from your Engineering Supervisor regarding the day to day activities you will undertake.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• It would be advantageous to be able to demonstrate relevant engineering competencies and have experience with Packing Machinery and in particular; Proseal, Mondini, Multivac and associated equipment.
• Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns and repair in a timely and controlled manner.
• Progress reporting to Engineering Management / Supervisor.
• Must be proactive to complete scheduled work plans, start-up checks etc. in a timely manner.
• Carryout special projects as required by the Engineering Management team.
• Comply with health and safety and food safety legislation.
• Liaise with the production team to ensure we supply our customer. You will be educated to a minimum of ONC/NVQ in an engineering-related discipline and 18th edition qualification would be advantageous. You will also ideally have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training programme in installation and maintenance that includes relevant practical experience.
• You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner along with proven experience of planned maintenance systems, breakdown maintenance and installations and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems