Maintenance Engineer

Dunbia; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves ensuring the functionality of plant equipment, maintaining high standards of operation, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Candidates should have a BTEC/C&G in electrical/mechanical engineering and relevant experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or similar role is essential.
• Competent at working with electricity safely.
• Must be authorised to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant equipment is operated and functioning correctly.
• Maintain equipment daily for intended purpose.
• Assist production with machinery problems and setups.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

BTEC/C&G in electrical/mechanical engineering

18th Edition training

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work as part of a team working full time, onsite, to provide skilled support in matters relating to premises maintenance and machinery repair.

We encourage new ideas and perspectives, in a supportive environment. You will benefit from personal development and training, working in a fast paced challenging and rewarding food manufacturing business, who will support you to achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring plant equipment is operated and functioning in the correct manner.
• Maintaining equipment on a daily basis to ensure it is fit for its intended purpose.
• Ensuring appropriate housekeeping standards are maintained on a daily basis.
• Continually developing to improve operations to drive improvements in quality, cost and safety.
• Assisting production with machinery problems and setups, providing relevant training when appropriate.
• Fault finding and diagnostics.
• Following a PPM schedule and recording follow up work.
• Responsible for the protecting, at all times, of the integrity of the Company through positive and constructive actions and attitude.

Qualifications

• A BTEC/C&G in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification. Having 18th Edition training would be an advantage.
• An appropriate post-apprenticeship in food manufacturing or work experience in a food manufacturing environment would be desirable.
• Appropriate work experience in a similar role is essential.
• Competent at working with electricity and conducting electrical work in a safe manner.
• Experience of problem solving and troubleshooting electrical issues through to resolution.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, commitment and the ability to accept responsibility are key in this role.
• Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.