Maintenance Engineer

Bells Food Group; Shotts; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bells Food Group seeks an Experienced Maintenance Engineer for its Shotts facility to ensure optimal performance of production equipment. This role requires proactive preventive and reactive maintenance, upholding safety and compliance standards. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team to enhance machinery reliability and production efficiency while receiving a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Enhanced pension arrangement

Ongoing training and professional development

Private medical insurance after 3 months

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in food manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of PLC fault-finding, hydraulics, and pneumatics is essential.
• A valid driver's license is necessary for covering multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and scheduled maintenance of production machinery.
• Diagnose issues and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Assist in installation and modification of machinery.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

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Experienced Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bells Food Group, Shotts

Shift: 2 Week Shift Pattern with regular Saturdays paid at overtime

Salary: Competitive, based on experience plus guaranteed overtime paid at double time (Saturdays)

About Us

Bells Food Group is a renowned name in the bakery industry, known for our commitment to quality, tradition, and excellence. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an Experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team at our Shotts facility.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Shotts facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of our production equipment through both preventive and reactive maintenance. This role is crucial in maintaining our high standards of product quality and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and scheduled maintenance of production machinery to prevent unexpected breakdowns and ensure continuous operation.
• Reactive Maintenance: Respond promptly to equipment failures, diagnose issues, and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Equipment Installation and Modification: Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and implement modifications to existing equipment as needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all company and statutory Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations. Participate in risk assessments and ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other relevant standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including logs, work orders, and parts usage. Generate reports on equipment performance and maintenance tasks.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production teams and other engineers to address issues, support production goals, and optimize machinery performance.
• Training: Provide guidance and training to production staff and junior engineers on equipment operation, routine maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a food manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance, including PLC fault-finding, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Safety Awareness: Comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• A valid driver's license is essential due to covering a number of sites which are all within the Shotts area.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with enhanced pension arrangement.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Chance to work within a well-established company in a growing industry.
• Private medical insurance will be offered following intitial 3 month period.
  
  

If you have the skills and experience in this area of work, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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