Multi-Skilled Engineer

Mineral Park, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processor in Glasgow is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to enhance equipment efficiency. The role involves maintaining machinery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with production teams. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• At least an ONC/NVQ in an engineering-related discipline.
• Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent formal training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment OEE and minimize downtime.
• Record maintenance requests and perform repairs promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety legislation.

Skills

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Maintenance Systems

Education

ONC/NVQ in Engineering

Tools

Packing Machinery

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Job description

Due to continued growth, we have a new opportunity available for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our client, one of Europe’s leading privately-owned food processors, at their site in Penston, Glasgow.

Job Details:

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer

Location: Penston

Salary: £43,000 to £47,000 DOE

Hours of Work: 2-week Panama shift - 05:30-17:30 / 11:00-23:00

The Role:

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will possess strong technical knowledge and be recognized as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or machinery type. Working as part of your shift team, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment OEE and minimizing downtime. You will report to the Engineering Manager or Assistant Managers and receive daily direction from your Engineering Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate relevant engineering competencies, especially with Packing Machinery such as Proseal, Mondini, Multivac, and related equipment.
• Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns, and perform repairs promptly.
• Provide progress reports to Engineering Management/Supervisor.
• Proactively complete scheduled work plans, start-up checks, etc., in a timely manner.
• Carry out special projects as assigned by the Engineering Management team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety legislation.
• Liaise with the production team to ensure customer supply.

Candidate Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have at least an ONC/NVQ in an engineering-related discipline, with an 18th edition qualification being advantageous. Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in installation and maintenance, including practical experience, is preferred. You should be an excellent communicator, capable of taking direction and providing constructive challenge professionally, with proven experience in planned maintenance systems, breakdown repairs, and installations, along with knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.