Maintenance Engineer

Vickerstock; Wesham; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a food manufacturing client in Wesham, United Kingdom. The role involves maintaining production equipment, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with quality systems. Qualified candidates must possess an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering and have experience in FMCG environments. Competitive salary offered at £48,671.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in FMCG and/or GMP environment is ideal.
• Knowledge of pneumatic circuits.
• Electrical controls knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all production and process equipment.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Complete engineering projects as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance system skills

Fault finding skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

I am currently recruiting for a number of roles for a Manufacturing client in Norfolk. Food Manufacturing. Please see details below.

• £48,671 - 4 on / 4 off / Days / Nights

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all production and process manufacturing equipment.
• To undertake tasks in line with maintenance requisition requests.
• To conduct PPM (planned preventative maintenance) tasks as required.
• To prioritise workload in liaison with Engineering Manager, to provide the most effective maintenance service possible thus maximising production output.
• Undertake On call duties as & when required by Engineering rota.
• Must be a time-served Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing / engineering environment.
• Self-motivated individual with ability to lead by example.
• Good team player but can work on own when required.
• Good timekeeper, flexible & willing to work out with normal hours, if required.
• Ensure area of responsibility housekeeping is of a high standard.
• Complete engineering projects as assigned by management.
• Actively engage with suppliers to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Ensure that all Quality Systems are followed.
• Experience of working within a COMAH site a distinct advantage.

Qualifications

• Maintenance system skills preferably using electronic maintenance management systems (CMMS) knowledge would be an advantage.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering required (or equivalent).
• Experience ideally gained over a period of 3+ years in FMCG and/or GMP environment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic circuits.
• Demonstratable fault finding skills.
• Electrical controls knowledge - PLCs, inverters etc would be advantageous.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work to meet business requirements.
• Ability to work shifts.
• Health and Safety knowledge.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Needs to be able to work independently and safely with minimal guidance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Uses Microsoft Office tools, PC literate.