Multi Skilled Engineer

Edwards & Pearce; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + Christmas period

Company pension

Life cover 4x salary

Company discounts

Job summary

Edwards & Pearce is representing a UK-based food processor near Pontefract, seeking aMaintenance Engineer to ensure plant and equipment are safe and in good working order. You will respond to breakdowns promptly, perform daily pre-start checks and maintain clear records.

Ideal candidates will have ONC or equivalent in mechanical engineering and NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering, with strong mechanical skills, ability to read electrical drawings, and a proactive, team-oriented

Qualifications

• Apprentice or time served in mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• ONC or equivalent in mechanical engineering at minimum.
• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain factory premises, plant and equipment to ensure safe, good order.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and complete required paperwork.
• Perform daily pre-start production checks and document outcomes.
• Continuously observe machines to identify wear, waste or quality issues.

Skills

Apprentice or time served

ONC / mechanical engineering

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical

Electrical drawings

Electrical regulations

Strong mechanical

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Own tools

Education

ONC / equivalent

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering

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.

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.