Maintenance Technician

Biscuit International UK Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Gateshead. The role involves ensuring the operational efficiency of equipment, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Driving License is essential.
• Good verbal and written English communication and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and timely repair of breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support engineering team in root cause analysis.

Skills

Communication

Technical Understanding

Problem Solving

Education

Background in Labouring or Trade

Job description

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Maintenance Technician.

Location: Gateshead Team Valley, UK

Reports To: Maintenance Manager/Engineering Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Technician to join our team in Gateshead. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that all buildings, fabric, and ancillary equipment/services are fully operational. Your primary focus will be on maintaining the safety and wellbeing of all employees and equipment, ensuring that all functions are efficient and meet customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned maintenance, timely repair of breakdowns, and continuous improvement activities. Ensure all equipment achieves optimum capacity and is in a good state of repair.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety standards/processes and production planning. Always maintain compliance with all health and safety and food safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and other team members to ensure all aspects of work are maintained and run safely and efficiently. Support the engineering team in root cause analysis and resolution implementation.
• Maintain consistent and accurate reporting of all activities, including temporary repairs log via the CMMS system. Promote and demonstrate proactive measures for improving machines/equipment and processes.
• Support and deliver formal training to the wider operations team to drive continuous improvements. Assist with various required roles within the operations department when needed.
• Act as the 'competent person' for site effluent management, ensuring environmental permit compliance and monitoring.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Driving License is essential.
• Able to understand, evaluate, and apply technical information. Experience with production lines/machines and basic literacy and IT/PC skills.
• Quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately. Able to define, work within, and improve business processes based on immediate and future needs.
• Able to apportion time effectively to complete tasks and provide colleagues with the information they need to eliminate roadblocks.
• Dependably achieve set goals and be energized by challenges and opportunities.
• Communication: Confident and professional in representing the company. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both executives and operators on the floor. A candid team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems.

Qualifications:

• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Background in labouring or Trade.
• Good verbal and written English communication and numeracy skills.

In our hiring practices, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and ideas, driving innovation and success. We adhere to fair hiring practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of their background.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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