Multi Skilled Engineer

Edwards & Pearce - Doncaster; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company pension

Life cover 4x salary

Company discounts

Job summary

Edwards & Pearce is recruiting for an Electrical Biased Multi Skilled Engineer near Pontefract. The role focuses on maintaining factory plant and equipment, responding to breakdowns, and completing daily checks to ensure smooth production flow.

The ideal candidate will have ONC/equivalent, NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering, and strong fault-finding skills. On-site role with 4 on 4 off working days and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Electrical bias with multiskilled capabilities.
• Reading and understanding electrical drawings.
• Apprentice or time served in mechanical/electrical fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintain factory premises, plant and equipment to good working order.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and complete associated paperwork.
• Perform daily pre-start production checks and documentation.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Read electrical drawings

Systematic problem solving

Team player

Work on own initiative

Education

ONC/Equivalent minimum in mechanical engineering

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering

Apprentice training

Job description

Our client is a UK leading food processor based near Pontefract specialising in pre prepared products, catering to places such as supermarkets and food service providers. They are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Biased Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all factory premises, plant and equipment are maintained correctly and safely to a good working order.
• Respond to breakdown's in a quick timely manner and complete associated paperwork.
• Pre-start production checks and paperwork to be completed daily.
• Conduct continuous machine observation and measurement during the shift, identifying potential failure or deterioration in output, waste or quality performance from machine standards.
• Determine cause of potential failure or performance deterioration, and either complete remedial work during shift or brief the manager on issue, cause and recommended solution.
• Adhere to company Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Policy.
• Audit works are actioned and recorded in line with management timelines.
• Prevent production down time, accidents or injuries through planned preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of machinery during the shift, identifying potential safety risks and taking necessary actions to remove the hazard.
• Conduct risk assessment prior to any maintenance work and ensure conclusions are implemented prior to start of work, to remove both hazards to staff and meat product.
• Ensure equipment is handed back to production in 100% safe condition.
• Be aware of accident reports and near miss forms. Working with the managerial team promptly to implement solutions to prevent any re-occurrence.
• The management and observation of contractors working on site. Permits To Works to be completed wherever required.
• Attend training sessions or courses at the request of your engineering Manager.
• Liaise with production, technical, hygiene and management having a good team ethical approach at all times.

Working days: 4 on 4 off

Skills and Experience

• Apprentice or time served
• Qualified to ONC/equivalent minimum in mechanical engineering
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering
• Able to read electrical drawings
• Aware of electrical regulations
• Strong Mechanically
• A good team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A systematic approach to problem solving/fault finding
• Electrical knowledge and fault finding
• Own tools- box will be provided

THE BENEFITS

• 26 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas period, raising with service years.
• Company pension
• Life cover 4x salary
• Company discounts

The Consultancy: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.