Maintenance Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing leader in Leamington Spa is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth operations in their food production facility. The role includes repairing machinery, participating in facility maintenance, and developing a Planned Preventative Maintenance system. Candidates must have significant experience in the food manufacturing sector and relevant engineering qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 with flexible shifts that may require night coverage.

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer in Food Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to work with packaging, processing, and utility plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Promptly repair and service all factory machinery and essential plant equipment.
• Participate in ongoing maintenance of the facility.
• Actively participate in troubleshooting activities.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Lead the development and implementation of a new PPM system.
• Undertake planned maintenance activities as per TPM schedule.

Skills

Fault-finding and repair skills

Problem-solving abilities

Preventive maintenance knowledge

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC)

Job description

Are you a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer looking for a challenging role in the Food Manufacturing industry? Join our dynamic team in Leamington Spa and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facility!

The Role: Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Engineer to be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and upkeep of all factory machinery, equipment, and general facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives on problem-solving and implementing efficient maintenance systems within a food production environment.

Salary and Shifts

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Shifts: 8-hour shifts, covering both Days and Nights, Monday to Friday.

• Flexibility: Requires more night shift cover when business needs dictate.

Essential Requirements

• Significant previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within the Food Manufacturing industry is REQUIRED.

• Proven ability to fault-find and repair packaging, processing, and utility plant equipment.

• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).

Key Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Engineer, your primary duties will include:

• Repair and Service: Promptly repair and service all factory machinery and essential plant equipment to minimize downtime.

• General Facility Maintenance: Participate in the ongoing day-to-day maintenance of the facility in general.

• Troubleshooting: Actively participate in trouble-shooting activities related to machine breakdowns, malfunctions, and other technical issues.

• Installation Support: Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery as and when required.

• PPM System Development: Take the lead in the generation and implementation of a new Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system, incorporating all plant machinery and equipment.

• Scheduled Maintenance: Undertake planned preventative/predictive maintenance activities in strict accordance with the annual Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) schedule.

Location

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Next Steps

If you meet the essential requirement of having Food Manufacturing experience and are ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, please apply today!

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