Maintenance Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Pinvin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a Maintenance Engineer to manage and maintain machines and equipment in Worcestershire. The role requires experience in mechanical engineering, HND/HNC qualifications, and a strong understanding of food manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent problem-solving and communication skills, contributing to the efficiency and safety of production processes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing or factory environments.
• Previous experience in maintenance of mechanical machinery.
• Working knowledge of various production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain machines and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve automation issues during breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

HND/HNC Qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering

Electrical qualifications

Tools

Water tanks and pumps knowledge

Refrigeration units knowledge

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Worcestershire

Come and join a well-established company which since 1986 has processed herbs, chillies and fresh produce for the UK food industry. Offices are based in Worcestershire.

Job Purpose

Manage and maintain machines, equipment, building and related infrastructure, including planned and preventative maintenance to the required standard. Keep the plant running by ensuring the equipment runs smoothly. A key player contributing to the efficiency and reliability of production processes.

Main Duties

• To maintain machines, equipment where permitted, 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.
• To ensure that Health and Safety equipment is used where required and instructions followed where relevant to function.
• Arrange servicing and calibration of specialist equipment.
• To ensure contractors under Facilities/maintenance control follow instructions correctly in order to minimize risk of food safety, health and safety and environmental incidents. To ensure the correct management of documentation.
• To assist with production and continually support operational improvements.
• To ensure that maintenance records and relevant documentation are kept up to date and retrievable for internal use, customer requirements, and statutory purposes and to ensure that critical equipment and instruments are maintained and calibrated to ensure compliance with the standard requirements.
• Actively participate in the control of maintenance costs when required, through maintenance activities or seeking alternatives
• Management of spares and parts to ensure critical spares are available for all key equipment.
• Commissioning new / modify 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 barring's
• 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 down time
• Ability to deal with pressure to ensure equipment is back and running at the earliest opportunity
• To be fully aware of the company's Food Safety and Quality Policy ensuring that all operations are carried out in accordance with legislation, specified procedures and working practices, and to report any issues identified to a member of the Food Safety management team.