Mechanical Biased Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Life insurance

Pension contribution

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer for a food manufacturing site in Cwmfelinfach, Newport. The role focuses on planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and fault-finding on production machinery to maximise uptime and efficiency.

You will also handle facilities and general site maintenance, learning the site with a two-month buddy period before taking ownership of your area, with genuine progression opportunities into supervisory and

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Recognised engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and breakdown fault-finding on production machinery.
• Ensure maximum uptime, reliability and efficiency of plant and equipment.
• Responsible for facilities and general site maintenance; work autonomously and as part of the shift team.
• During initial period, buddy up with day shift to learn site processes before taking ownership of area.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PLC systems experience

FMCG experience

Refrigeration experience

Facilities maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Apprenticeship or ONC qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC systems

Mitsubishi PLC systems

Allen Bradley PLC systems

Job description

MECHANICAL BIASED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title

Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Location

Cwmfelinfach, Newport

Salary

£39,900

Shift

Double Days 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm

Alternative Shift

3-shift pattern available with 7.5% shift allowance £42,892

Job Role of the Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer has come to the forefront. This is a great opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business that has invested heavily into its site and engineering capabilities.

The company manufactures a range of sauces and condiments for major retailers, restaurants and catering businesses. With significant investment into new PLC systems and continued growth in demand, this is a great place to work for any Maintenance Engineer looking to develop their career both technically and into management.

You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and breakdown fault-finding on a range of production machinery, ensuring maximum uptime, reliability and efficiency. You will also have responsibility for facilities and general site maintenance, making this a varied and autonomous engineering position.

You will initially be buddied up with the day-shift team for two months, giving you the opportunity to learn the site, machinery and processes before taking ownership of your area.

Sector Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Recognised engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Desirable Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer

• Food manufacturing or FMCG experience.
• Refrigeration experience.
• Experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi or Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Apprenticeship or ONC qualification.
• Experience working with facilities maintenance.

The Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for a successful and growing food manufacturing business.
• £39,900 basic salary.
• £42,892 available on the 3-shift pattern with 7.5% shift allowance.
• Annual performance bonus of 2.5-5%.
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Free parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support.
• Shopping vouchers and discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Company events and Christmas parties.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Genuine progression opportunities into Supervisor, Team Leader and Engineering Management positions.
• Significant investment in modern PLC and production systems.

For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection