Maintenance Engineer

Hill HR Consultancy Ltd; Pershore; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Pershore is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to manage machinery and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering and familiarity with food manufacturing processes. A salary starting from £35k will be offered, along with 30 days' holiday and standard 8-hour workdays from Monday to Sunday.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and factory environments.
• Previous maintenance experience in food manufacturing is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of mechanical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain machines and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ensure health and safety compliance during operations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HND/HNC in electrical or mechanical engineering

Electrical qualifications

Tools

Refrigeration units

Water tanks/pumps

Job description

Overview

Come and join a well-established Company who since 1986 has processed herbs, chillies and fresh produce for the UK food industry. They grow the finest quality herbs in Worcester and their offices are based in Pershore.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Reporting to: Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain machines, equipment, buildings and related infrastructure within the scope of ability, including planned and reactive maintenance, to the required Quality, Food Safety, Health and Safety and Environmental standards.
• Diagnose and resolve automation, electrical, and mechanical issues during breakdowns.
• Ensure Health and Safety equipment is used where required and instructions followed where relevant to function.
• Arrange servicing and calibration of specialist equipment.
• Ensure contractors under Facilities/maintenance control follow instructions correctly to minimize risk of food safety, health and safety and environmental incidents; manage relevant documentation.
• Assist with production and continually support operational improvements.
• Ensure maintenance records and relevant documentation are kept up to date and retrievable for internal use, customer requirements and statutory purposes; ensure critical equipment and instruments are maintained and calibrated to comply with standard requirements.
• Actively participate in the control of maintenance costs through maintenance activities or seeking alternatives.
• Manage spares and parts to ensure critical spares are available for all key equipment.
• Commissioning of new or modified equipment; fault finding and diagnostics within the scope of ability.

Experience, skills and attributes required

• A mechanically biased engineer with experience working in manufacturing / factory environments.
• HND/HNC Qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Electrical qualifications are required.
• Previous experience in maintenance of mechanical machinery, and in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of water tanks/pumps, refrigeration units, mechanical spinners, various production belts and rollers, motors and bearings.
• Ensure systems comply with current requirements and standards.

Knowledge and skills

• To demonstrate excellent communication throughout the department and the business as a whole.
• Competent and confident problem solver with the ability to reduce equipment downtime.
• Ability to deal with pressure to ensure equipment is back and running at the earliest opportunity.
• Be fully aware of the company’s Food Safety and Quality Policy, ensuring all operations are carried out in accordance with legislation, specified procedures and working practices; report any issues identified to a member of the Food Safety management team.

Generic Competencies

• Working in a way that promotes safety to self and others.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing production requirements.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Teamwork, Customer Focus, Problem Solving / Initiative.
• Proactive mindset towards continuous improvement.
• Planning and Organisation.
• Professional and Positive Attitude.
• Ability to Work to Tight Deadlines; Can do attitude; Able to work on own initiative.

Remuneration

The salary for this position is from £35k+ depending on experience. You will receive 30 days\' holiday (including 8 bank holidays). The standard hours are an 8-hour day to be worked on 5 days from Monday to Sunday.