Maintenance Engineer | Preston

Meatex Trading Ltd.; Preston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic candidates to support Engineering Operations in a dynamic production environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse engineering tasks, including maintenance, fault finding, and machinery setup. With flexible shifts and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in engineering. Join a team that values initiative and problem-solving skills while ensuring a safe and productive workplace. If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a proven track record in a multi-skilled engineering position.
• Experience in both electrical and mechanical engineering is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding, and repairs in production.
• Support Engineering/Production operations and liaise with contractors.
• Mentor and train single skilled engineers while adhering to safety policies.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Problem-solving

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Welding

Education

Recognised engineering qualifications (e.g. 17th Edition)

Job description

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager – We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to help support the Engineering Operations on our Shifts 1 & 2 Retail Production Department. We welcome recently qualified candidates starting out in their career who want to develop and progress with the business.

The hours of week will be:

Shift 1

Monday 6am – 6:30pm

Tuesday 6am – 6:30pm

Sunday 6am – 3pm (overtime required if production runs on).

OR

Shift 2

Thursday 6am – 6:30pm

Friday 6am – 6:30pm

Saturday 6am – 12.30pm (overtime required if production runs on).

The pay rate = 39hrs @ £18 per hour basic rate + all overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs in the production departments
• Support the Engineering/Production operations as required
• Moving and re-installing of machinery when needed
• Machine change overs and set ups
• Carry out check sheets as required
• Liaising with external contractors when necessary
• Maintaining effective working relationships with key site personnel
• Mentoring and training of single skilled engineers
• Adhering to Company policies and procedures and Health & Safety legislation

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineers ideally with both electrical and mechanical experience
• Proven track record in a multi-skilled engineering position
• Recognised engineering qualifications e.g. 17th Edition
• Be comfortable in working a meat processing environment
• Ability to work independently and proactively, using own initiative to solve problems
• Ability to meet deadlines
• A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to do additional hours as and when required to meet business demands
• The ability to weld would be an advantage (although full training will be given)

Pension Scheme

Professional development + growth opportunities