Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Richardson International; Portgordon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday, inclusive of bank hol

Pension Scheme

Death in service benefit

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Shared parental leave

Company sick pay

Volunteer day off per year

Long service awards

Employee Assistance programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Richardson International is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) for our Crisp Malt operation in Portgordon. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on site equipment to ensure malt production targets are met, while working within GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

The role includes on-call cover for out-of-hours breakdowns and opportunities to contribute to equipment installation and improvements.

Qualifications

• Recognised Apprenticeship/Engineering qualification with industrial electrical bias.
• C&G 2360 part 2 or BTEC, HNC, NVQ equivalent with industrial electrical bias.
• Demonstratable problem solving abilities and Quality awareness.
• Confident in using computer-based maintenance systems and Microsoft.
• Knowledge of Motors, Inverter Drives, Soft Start systems.
• Full UK driving license

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on site equipment and plant.
• Contribute to efficiency improvements across the site.
• Support continuous improvement and report issues to management.
• Complete maintenance paperwork/computer entry to company procedures.
• Recommend improvements to equipment operation where appropriate.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and plant.
• Carry out basic mechanical repairs, particularly on the on-call rota.

Skills

Electrical testing

Electrical fault finding

Wiring diagrams

Electrical installation

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Quality awareness

Team player / independent

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship/Engineering qualification with industrial electrical bias

C&G 2360 part 2 or BTEC, HNC, NVQ equivalent with industrial electrical bias

Tools

PLC systems

DSEAR knowledge

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has over 3500 employees across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services, and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson’s UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.

We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) at our Crisp Malt, Portgordon location. Offering a salary up to 48K plus call out payments.

Primary Objective:

Reporting to the Maltings Manager, the Electrical engineer carries out planned and reactive maintenance of all site and plant equipment to ensure the required levels of malt production are achieved, work to be in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), all trade related legislation and best practice. The position provides call out cover for out of hours breakdowns.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Contribute efficiency improvements around all areas of the site.
• Contribute to continuous improvement on site by maintaining a vigilant approach to your work, identifying, and reporting any areas of interest to site management.
• Complete maintenance paperwork/computer entry in line with company procedures.
• Recommend improvements to the operation of equipment, where appropriate.
• Contribute to the installation and commissioning of new equipment and plant, where appropriate.
• Carry out basic mechanical repairs, particularly as part of on call rota.

Ensure full compliance with:

• All relevant electrical engineering regulations
• ATEX Regulations
• Health & Safety at Work Act etc
• Company Policies and Procedures
• Food Safety Regulations
• Environmental Procedures
• Continued personal development by keeping up to date with new techniques, processes, and equipment, undertaking training courses and in house training, as required.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping.
• Carry out other duties from time to time that may be reasonably requested.

General responsibilities:

• To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.
• To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.
• To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice. Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace. Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager or Group Health and Safety Manager.
• Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures
• To promote the company and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Person specification

• Electrical testing
• Electrical fault finding
• Ability to read a wiring diagram for control circuits
• Knowledge of Electrical installation & inspection
• Excellent problem- solving ability
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Quality awareness
• Able to work well within a team and individually.

Essential

Qualifications, skills & experience

Recognised Apprenticeship/Engineering qualification with industrial electrical bias.

C&G 2360 part 2 or BTEC, HNC, NVQ equivalent with industrial electrical bias.

Demonstratable problem solving abilities and Quality awareness.

Confident in using computer-based maintenance systems and Microsoft.

Knowledge of Motors, Inverter Drives, Soft Start systems, Soft Start systems.

Full UK driving license

Desirable

Experience working within a Maltings with knowledge of DSEAR regulations.

Material Handling Systems, Bucket Elevators, Belt Conveyors, Screws, Diverters etc.

Demonstratable ability in mechanical testing, fault finding, installation & inspection.

Familiar with PLC systems

BS7671 Electrical Installations Course (Latest edition)

Experience with lifting equipment (LOLER)

What We Can Offer You

• 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holiday. (22 days for shift workers, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Shared parental leave
• Company sick pay
• Volunteer day off per year
• Long service awards
• Access to comprehensive Employee Assistance programme
• Access to a number of Mental Health First Aiders
• Learning & Development opportunities