Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance) – Fast-Growth Infant Nutrition

Kendal Nutricare Ltd.; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. BH

Pension scheme with employer match up

Free health cash plan

Free gym membership

Life assurance 2x salary after 6 mos

EAP programme

Product gifts for new parents Kendamil

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Kendal Nutricare Ltd. in Kendal is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to maintain and service production equipment at our Kendamil infant nutrition site.

This full-time role starts with a 37.5-hour week and a 3-week rolling pattern, including rotational lates, earlies and nights as described. You will perform reactive and planned maintenance, troubleshoot faults, support production teams, maintain accurate maintenance records, and uphold Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering Maintenance or Manufacture.
• The job requires a time served engineer / fitter.
• Strong organisation and communication skills and the ability to work within a multi-disciplined team environment of varying levels of technical experience.
• Knowledge / Experience of working with controls, analysing faults, and providing solutions.
• Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to operational requirements.
• Some knowledge/training in electrics and hydraulics would be an advantage
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited instruction.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and proactive maintenance on a variety of process equipment.
• Carry out regular maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns across a range of equipment to provide minimal downtime.
• Support Team Leaders and Production to facilitate production efficiency.
• Maintain documentation to provide historical records of breakdowns and PPMs.
• Ensure all required paperwork is kept maintained and up to date.
• Operate in a safe manner adhering to Health & Safety best practice, ensuring at all times any risk to self and others is kept to a minimum.
• Complying with safety procedures including but not limited to: adopting safe working practices, wearing the required protective clothing and use of safety equipment appropriate to the role.

Skills

Time served engineer

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexible/adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering Maintenance/Manufacture

Time served engineer/fitter

Job description

Kendal Nutricare Ltd. in Kendal is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to maintain and service production equipment at our Kendamil infant nutrition site.

This full-time role starts with a 37.5-hour week and a 3-week rolling pattern, including rotational lates, earlies and nights as described. You will perform reactive and planned maintenance, troubleshoot faults, support production teams, maintain accurate maintenance records, and uphold Health & Safety standards.