Maintenance Engineer

Vickerstock; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing client in Glasgow is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maintain and repair production equipment. The role involves conducting preventive maintenance tasks and ensuring high standards of housekeeping. Candidates must possess an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering and have a minimum of three years of experience in FMCG or GMP environments, along with good communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary between £44,000 and £48,500 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in FMCG and/or GMP environment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic circuits.
• Ability to work independently and safely with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all production and process manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct PPM (planned preventative maintenance) tasks.
• Prioritize workload in liaison with Engineering Manager.

Skills

Maintenance system skills

Demonstrable fault finding skills

Excellent communication

Electrical controls knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

I am currently recruiting for a number of roles for a Manufacturing client in Glasgow. Food Manufacturing. Please see details below.
4 on / 4 off - Days / Nights
£44,000 - £48,500

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all production and process manufacturing equipment.
• To undertake tasks in line with maintenance requisition requests.
• To conduct PPM (planned preventative maintenance) tasks as required.
• To prioritise workload in liaison with Engineering Manager, to provide the most effective maintenance service possible thus maximising production output.
• Undertake On call duties as & when required by Engineering rota.
• Must be a time-served Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing / engineering
• Self-motivated individual with ability to lead by example.
• Good team player but can work on own when required.
• Good timekeeper, flexible & willing to work out with normal hours, if required
• Ensure area of responsibility housekeeping is of a high standard
• Complete engineering projects as assigned by management
• Actively engage with suppliers to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Ensure that all Quality Systems are followed.
• Experience of working within a COMAH site a distinct advantage

The successful candidate will have

• Maintenance system skills preferably using electronic maintenance management systems. (CMMS) knowledge would be an advantage
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering required (or equivalent)
• Experience ideally gained over a period of 3+ years in FMCG and/or GMP environment
• Knowledge of pneumatic circuits
• Demonstratable fault finding skills
• Electrical controls knowledge - plc's, invertors etc would be advantageous
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work to meet business requirements
• Ability to work shifts
• Health and Safety knowledge
• Full, clean driving license
• Needs to be able to work independently and safely with minimal guidance
• Excellent communication and customer services skills
• Uses Microsoft Office tools, PC literate

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £44,000.00-£48,500.00 per year