Maintenance Engineer

Vickerstock; Irvine; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock is recruiting for a Manufacturing client in Ayrshire for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain and repair production equipment, execute PPM tasks and lead maintenance activities to maximise output.

The role requires a time-served Mechanical Engineer with HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, and experience in FMCG/GMP environments. You must be able to work 3/2 shifts (days/nights) and be flexible for on-call duties and additional hours.

Qualifications

• Must be a time-served Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in FMCG and/or GMP environments is preferred.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production and process equipment.
• Undertake tasks in line with maintenance requisition requests.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Prioritise workload with Engineering Manager to maximise production output.
• Undertake on-call duties as required by engineering rota.
• Complete engineering projects as assigned by management.
• Engage with suppliers to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Systems.

Skills

CMMS knowledge

Mechanical engineering

Electrical controls knowledge

Fault finding

Pneumatic circuits

Flexibility

Team leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (maintenance software)

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a number of roles for a Manufacturing client in Ayrshire. Non food. Please see details below.

3 / 2 Shift Pattern

Days / Nights

£51,000

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