Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical bias)

S&B Herba Foods Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food ingredients company based in Liverpool is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias. The role involves preventative maintenance, reactive service, and repairs for electro-mechanical equipment. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, along with fault-finding skills and knowledge of PLC programming. This permanent position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits including a pension and holiday entitlement of up to 25 days.

Benefits

Pension

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Understanding of PLC programming logic is essential.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative maintenance schedules for all electro-mechanical equipment.
• Conduct 1st Level Reactive service and repair work for equipment.
• Work with Operations Teams for engineering improvements.

Skills

Electrical / Electronic Engineering Level 3

PLC programming logic

Reading electrical and mechanical schematic drawings

MS Office Applications

Working at height

Fault finding and problem-solving skills

Motion Control, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems

Working with Milling Equipment

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical bias)

Location : Liverpool, L20 8DF

Salary : 19.75 per hour

Monthly Standby Fee : 377 (rota : 1 in 3 weeks - payable once familiar with the site & equipment)

Job Type : Full time, Permanent

Mon - Thursday (8am - 5pm) Friday (8am - 4pm)

About the Company

S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is to 'Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential'.

We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum. In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support.

We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues / team; collaborative).

We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage. Come and join us - it's a great place to work!

About the Role

We need a hands on, Electrically biased Multi Skilled Engineer to join a small team at our Liverpool site. The role is varied in so much as it will involve preventative maintenance, 1st level reactive service and repair work for all equipment, diagnosing issues, updating documentation and the Preventative Maintenance portal.

Responsibilities

• To deliver periodic and condition based preventative maintenance schedules for all electro-mechanical equipment.
• Conduct 1st Level Reactive service and repair work for all equipment, diagnosing issues in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Work with the Operations Teams to offer engineering expertise in the design and delivery of improvements in relation to the Continuous Improvement of electro-mechanical equipment, utilising 3rd part support, where necessary.
• Undertake risk assessments for all electro-mechanical equipment, in liaison with the Engineering Manager and the Health & Safety Consultant.
• To ensure procedure and maintenance records are maintained utilising CMMS system, as required.
• To undertake cataloguing and periodic auditing of all technical spares and consumables utilised by the Engineering Department.
• Liaise with on-site contractors
• To maintain relevant professional competence including undertaking training and development as appropriate both on and off site.

Qualification & Skills

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Understanding of PLC programming logic
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings
• Computer literate to encompass all current MS Office Applications
• Competent to be able to work at height and in confined spaces
• Excellent fault finding and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with Motion Control, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
• Experience of working with Milling Equipment (Desirable)

Benefits

Pension

20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each year to a max of 25 days

Free onsite car parking

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with experience of : Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, Electrician, Electronic Engineer, Engineering Technician, Multi Skilled Engineer, Servicing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, may also be considered for this role.