Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their Engineering Team in Gainsborough. This full-time role involves performing preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure optimal plant availability in a food production facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering qualifications and experience in food manufacturing, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability in the food industry, and play a vital role in delivering high-quality products to consumers.

Qualifications

• HNC, City & Guilds, or time-served apprenticeship in engineering.
• Experience in food manufacturing or similar sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance and resolve breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate logs and communicate professionally.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Fault-Finding

Health and Safety Compliance

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Communication Skills

Education

HNC or City & Guilds

Time-Served Apprenticeship

Job description

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Maintenance Technician - Engineering Team

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join the Engineering Team at our food crumbing and coating production facility in Gainsborough. The successful candidate will perform PPM and reactive maintenance on assets to maximize plant availability and maintain production.

This is a permanent, full-time position operating on a 4-on, 4-off shift basis.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. We partner with customers to solve complex food challenges with our range of ingredients, technologies, and expertise. We are passionate about innovation and creating a sustainable, healthier, and more enjoyable food future. Our goal is to be our customers’ most valued partner, reaching over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety policies and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to minimize risks.
• Lock off dangerous machinery or repair and notify accordingly.
• Resolve breakdowns, carry out preventative maintenance (PMs), and work on projects to minimize downtime.
• Perform PMs on offline machinery when possible.
• Complete PM sheets thoroughly, noting observations, jobs, and recommendations, and file with the Maintenance Planner.
• Gather information from production personnel to facilitate fault-finding.
• Maintain accurate logs and computer system entries with all relevant information.
• Communicate professionally with external contacts, reflecting the company’s profile.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• HNC, City & Guilds, or a time-served apprenticeship with appropriate engineering qualifications.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably within a food manufacturing environment; experience in other manufacturing sectors is also valuable.
• Electrically biased or multi-skilled.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is highly desirable.
• Flexible, with a positive 'can-do' attitude.