Maintenance Technician

Pilgrims Europe; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Northern Ireland seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of production lines. You will be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance in a fast-paced automated environment. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting, along with strong diagnostic abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment.
• Relevant multiskilled engineering experience/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Reactive Maintenance: Respond swiftly to equipment breakdowns.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Execute scheduled maintenance.
• Compliance & Safety: Adhere to company policies.
• System Updates: Accurately record work and manage inventory.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance equipment efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose faults and develop solutions.
• Work Order Execution: Complete tasks efficiently.

Skills

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Proactive approach to maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, National Craft Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Location: Enniskillen. Reports to: Engineering Group Lead. Contract Type: Permanent. Shift Pattern: 6am-6pm & 6pm-6am. Week 1 Days - Mon / Tues / Fri / Sat / Sun; Week 2 Days - Wed / Thurs; Week 3 Nights - Mon / Tues / Fri / Sat / Sun; Week 4 Nights - Wed / Thurs.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a modern manufacturing facility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Role Overview

Join our fast-paced manufacturing team as an Maintenance Technician, where you\'ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production lines. You\'ll be responsible for maintaining and improving plant equipment and auxiliary services through both proactive and reactive maintenance strategies. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a strong multiskilled experience and a passion for problem-solving in a high-volume, automated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Reactive Maintenance: Respond swiftly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Execute scheduled maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
• Compliance & Safety: Adhere to all company policies, including food safety and health & safety standards.
• System Updates: Accurately record work and manage inventory using our maintenance management system (Holisticeh).
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance equipment efficiency and reliability.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose faults and develop effective solutions to maintain production flow.
• Work Order Execution: Complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, National Craft Certificate or equivalent.
• Relevant multiskilled engineering experience/qualification

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

The company

Pilgrim\'s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim\'s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim\'s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim\'s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim\'s Food Masters and Pilgrim\'s Shared Services businesses.

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