Maintenance Engineer Multi Skilled

The Oval Partnership; Newtown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Newtown is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the continuous running of machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and manage emergencies with a focus on safety and quality. A time-served apprenticeship in mechanical maintenance is essential, along with proficiency in engineering schematics and a team-oriented approach. The role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £46,000.

Qualifications

• Proficient with engineering schematics, both electrical and Mechanical.
• Minimum requirement of a time served apprenticeship for mechanical maintenance engineer & basic electrical knowledge/qualification.
• Methodical approach to working, impeccable record keeping.
• Knowledgeable in the use of power tools, welding equipment and precision instruments.
• Computer literate.
• Understanding of the requirements of food manufacturing.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Proven work history.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance work across the factory.
• Diagnose breakdown problems.
• Fit new parts and make sure equipment is working correctly.
• Deal with emergencies, unplanned problems, and repairs.
• Create and update maintenance, and breakdown reports.

Skills

Proficient with engineering schematics

Minimum requirement of a time served apprenticeship

Knowledgeable in the use of power tools

Computer literate

Understanding of food manufacturing requirements

Attention to detail

Team player

Proven work history

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Food Manufacturing

Powys

Pittman Shift - Perm

Role Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Shift Team leader, this role is responsible for the continuous running of equipment and machinery in industrial settings. Using computerised systems, the maintenance engineers perform routine maintenance and repairs. They are also involved with control and monitoring devices and occasionally assist in the manufacture of items that will help in maintenance.

Shift engineers will work in a clean, safe, cost effective and responsible manner, monitoring plant, machinery and services throughout the factory.

Shift engineers are required to work with minimal supervision and to work flexible shift patterns to meet operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance work across the factory, warehouse and offices and respond to equipment faults.
• Diagnose breakdown problems.
• Fit new parts and make sure equipment is working correctly.
• Carry out quality inspections on jobs.
• Control maintenance tools, stores, and equipment.
• Deal with emergencies, unplanned problems, and repairs.
• Improve health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure there is continuous cover of the machinery and equipment in case of breakdowns.
• Create and update maintenance, and breakdown reports.
• Keep Shire maintenance system up to date and current.
• Maintains records (manual and computerised) as necessary.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her own personal and professional development to meet or exceed Performance Management targets.
• Undertakes such other reasonable tasks, commensurate with the role, that may from time to time be allocated.
• Employs a “can do” attitude and implements 100yr fixes to problems.
• Works closely with operations, quality and H&S to improve all aspects of food production.
• Manage contractors permit to work especially at weekends.

Role specific skills required.

• Proficient with engineering schematics, both electrical and Mechanical.
• Minimum requirement of a time served apprenticeship for mechanical maintenance engineer & basic electrical knowledge/qualification.
• Methodical approach to working, impeccable record keeping.
• Knowledgeable in the use of power tools, welding equipment and precision instruments.
• Computer literate.
• Understanding of the requirements of food manufacturing.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Proven work history.
• Adhere to the sickness and absence policy.
• Attend and engage in the huddles and briefings.
• Complete all processes related to the time management process.

Required behaviours.

Be influential, developing relationships with your teams while living and promoting the company values.

Integrity

Be a strong and effective communicator always treating people with respect while ensuring inclusivity.

Best for business

Be confident in the use of the evolving internal systems, constantly looking for ways to improve.

Sustainability

Being of open mind with a willingness to adopt new methods and changes as the business and sustainability evolve.

Teamwork

• Lead and coach your team to achieve effective problem-solving.
• Look for opportunities to support colleagues in your immediate team and in the wider community.
• Be well organized and focused, able to manage a number of tasks at any given time and take corrective action in response to the actions of others.

Food Safety

You will adhere to and promote the company food safety policies to ensure that, continue to meet our responsibilities to customers by providing authentic, consistently high-quality products, which will surpass their expectations in quality, food safety, integrity, legality and service.

Health & Safety

You will follow company health and safety policies to ensure that whilst working, you will do all that is reasonably practicable to prevent personal injury, injury to others and damage to property.

£40,000 - £46,000