Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Kirkby is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure all equipment is safely maintained in good working order. The ideal candidate should have experience with electrical and mechanical systems, be qualified to at least NVQ level 3, and possess a proactive approach to problem-solving. This full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to a safe working environment while working closely with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Apprentice or time served experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Aware of electrical regulations.
• Good team player with proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is maintained to good working order.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly.
• Conduct risk assessments prior to maintenance work.
• Work in compliance with Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Electrical knowledge and fault finding

Hydraulic/Pneumatic experience

Strong Electrical/Multi Skilled Bias

Ability to work on own initiative

Systematic approach to problem solving/fault finding

Team player

Computer literate

Education

Qualified to ONC/equivalent minimum in mechanical engineering

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering

HNC mechanical engineering

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Accountable To: Engineering Manager

Hours: Full-time, Mon - Fri 1pm-9pm

Role and Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all factory premises, plant and equipment are maintained correctly and safely to a good working order.

Respond to breakdowns in a quick timely manner and complete associated paperwork.

Pre-start production checks to be completed daily.

Conduct continuous machine observation and measurement during the shift, identifying potential failure or deterioration in output, waste or quality performance from machine standards.

Determine cause of potential failure or performance deterioration, and either complete remedial work during shift or brief the manager on issue, cause and recommended solution.

Adhere to company Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Policy.

Audit works are actioned and recorded in line with management timelines.

Prevent production down time, accidents or injuries through planned preventative maintenance of equipment.

Conduct continuous monitoring of machinery during the shift, identifying potential safety risks and taking necessary actions to remove the hazard.

Ensure equipment is handed back to production in 100% safe condition.

Conduct risk assessment prior to any maintenance work and ensure conclusions are implemented prior to start of work, to remove both hazards to staff and meat product.

Be aware of accident reports and near miss forms. Working with the managerial team promptly to implement solutions to prevent any re-occurrence.

The management and observation of contractors working on site. Permits To Works to be completed wherever required.

Attend training sessions or courses at the request of your engineering Manager.

Liaise with production, technical, hygiene and management having a good team ethical approach at all times.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Apprentice or time served
• Able to read electrical drawings
• Aware of electrical regulations
• Strong Electrical/Multi Skilled Bias.
• Thermoforming Packaging Machines
• Mincers/Grinders
• Ice printers, Smart date
• Herma labellers or equivalent, high speed labelling machines
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic experience
• A good team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A systematic approach to problem solving/fault finding
• Electrical knowledge and fault finding
• Proactive
• Own tools- box will be provided
• 17th / 18th Edition Electrical
• Computer literate
• Inverter knowledge
• FMCG experience
• TIG Welding

Education

• Qualified to ONC/equivalent minimum in mechanical engineering
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering
• HNC mechanical eng.
• ONC electrical eng.

Personality

• Enthusiastic
• Flexible and self motivated
• Confident

Key Performance Indicators

• A good standard of work.
• Reports and paperwork clear, concise and up to date.
• Work completed in a safe timely manner.