Maintenance Engineer

Austin Fraser; Poole; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in the Poole area. This role involves providing essential engineering support for both reactive and proactive maintenance of production equipment. With a commitment to growth and development, this company offers a modern work environment and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have a strong electrical bias, relevant qualifications, and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. If you're looking for a rewarding challenge in a thriving sector, this position could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

Subsidised canteen

Onsite free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified maintenance engineer with relevant certifications.
• Apprenticeship trained with strong electrical and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum efficiency and minimal downtime of plant and equipment.
• Complete planned maintenance tasks on time and follow best practices.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance engineering

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Proactive problem-solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

C&G's or NVQ Level 3

ONC / HNC level

Tools

CMMS

Job description

A Dorset based food manufacturing company is looking to recruit a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer for their production facility based in the Poole / Bournemouth area.

As a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be part of a small team of shift engineers providing engineering support to the production area, responsible for reactive and proactive maintenance of plant, equipment, and any auxiliary systems.

The site is part of a group of sites/businesses across the UK that are on a significant path for growth and development, and so opportunities to progress are very real.

Role:

• Multi-skilled, either electrically or mechanically biased will be considered
• 3 on 3 off Shifts - Days and Nights (12 hour) 5.15 - 17.15 and 17.15 - 5.15
• Opportunity to work in a modern food manufacturer

Benefits:

• Salary of c£50k
• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite free parking

Key responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer:

• Assist team to work towards maximum plant and equipment efficiency so downtime is minimised
• Ensure planned engineering tasks are delivered on time and in full
• Ensure good repair / manufacturing practices and procedures are followed
• Ensure completion of planned maintenance documents / CMMS
• Work closely with production staff to achieve daily targets
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives to drive efficiency and process improvements

Experience and skills required of Maintenance Engineer:

• Qualified maintenance engineer with C&G's or NVQ Level 3 or ideally ONC / HNC level
• Multi-skilled, electrically biased with some mechanical skills / experience
• Apprenticeship trained
• Proactive attitude to solving issues and supporting production
• Manufacturing / production experience required

To apply:

If you are an experienced multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge at a great company, please apply, or if you need further information please contact Stuart Cooper.

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