Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled)

Richardson International; Buckie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in agriculture and food processing seeks a Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) at their Crisp Malt location in Portgordon, Scotland. This role involves carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure production targets are met, and compliance with electrical and mechanical regulations. Candidates should have a recognized apprenticeship in engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with computer-based maintenance systems. Work will be on-site with a commitment to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Recognized Apprenticeship/Engineering with industrial electrical bias.
• Demonstrable problem-solving abilities and quality awareness.
• Confident in using computer-based maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of site and plant equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement on site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship/Engineering

C&G 2360 part 2 or equivalent

HNC, NVQ equivalent

Tools

Computer-based maintenance systems

PLC systems

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 (Multiskilled) at our Crisp Malt, Portgordon location.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Site Manager/Scotland Maintenance Supervisor, the Multiskilled Maintenance 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 GMP, all trade related legislation and best practice.

Responsible for

• 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.

Key Duties and responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with:

• All relevant electrical a nd mechanical engineering regulations
• ATEX Regulations
• Health & Safety at Work Act
• Company Policies and Procedures
• Food Safety Regulations
• Environmental Procedures
• 18th Edition
• To be available for emergency call-out as required
• 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 engineering hygiene and 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.

Essential qualities and behaviours we’re looking for

• Excellent problem- solving ability
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Quality awareness
• Able to work well within a team.

Values

Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our workplace values. These are embedded in all roles and that applicants must evidence their values as part of the application process and during their employment journey with the company.

• Take Pride
• Be Supportive
• Be Curious
• Trust and Be Trusted
• Pass it on Better

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

Recognised Apprenticeship/Engineering 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.

Demonstratable ability in Mechanical Testing, fault finding, installation & inspection.

Desirable

Experience working within Maltings with knowledge of DSEAR regulations

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

Familiar with PLC systems

BS761 Electrical Installations Course

18th Edition

Basic understanding of malting processes

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