Maintenance Technician - Electrical

ZipRecruiter; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of ingredients is looking for a Maintenance Technician to perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of production equipment. This full-time role requires technical knowledge in electrical engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment. The company offers personal growth opportunities and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Access to flexible pay

Qualifications

• Strong academic background or related experience as a Maintenance Technician.
• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• 3-4 years in production technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical equipment through reactive and preventative activities.
• Support key stakeholders and keep records updated.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process engineering knowledge

Electrical Engineering

Continuous improvement

MS Office proficiency

CMMS System knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Time served Maintenance Technician

Tools

PLC experience

Variable speed drives knowledge

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Prinova Europe Ltd., an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Maintenance Technician - ELECTRICAL (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm)

Full-time, Permanent

Who We Are

Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Prinova holds strategic stocks in 35+ centres around the world to ensure continuity of supply and has liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Prinova's premix business is underpinned by over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise, and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals, and more.

What is a Maintenance Technician at Prinova?

The maintenance technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to relevant current legislation/regulations, health and safety, maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives. They are expected to support production needs as and when required.

What's in it for you?

• Personal growth including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan

What to expect?

• Maintain critical equipment through reactive, planned, and preventative activities.
• Prioritise planned & reactive work orders through guidance from Engineering Supervisor.
• Support key stakeholders within a timely & professional manner.
• Keep all records up to date through CCMS system.
• Report to Engineering Supervisor with solutions on Major & Chronic breakdowns.
• Manage on site contractors through PTW & RAMS.
• Lead problem solving & continuous improvement to boost efficiency.
• Carry out project work & installations to current UK Regulations.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping at all times.
• Make sure food hygiene and food safety standards are upheld at all times.
• Ensure smooth handovers across shifts and communicate effectively with other department members.

Does this sound like you?

• Applicants should either have a strong academic track record in process engineering related discipline, or be a time served maintenance technician with process control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline, or a time served Maintenance Technician with suitable experience in a production environment.
• 3-4 years of experience in ideally a food manufacturing environment.
• A proven track record in production technical processes, continuous improvement / OEE.
• Confidence in all areas of MS Office
• Experience with operating a CMMS System.
• IOSHH - would be an advantage
• Legionella - would be an advantage.
• Experience of PLCs, variable speed drives and fault-finding would be an advantage.

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

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