Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

SWJ Search; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime available

Immediate start available

Job summary

SWJ Search is recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy FMCG site in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The role covers electrical and mechanical support across production equipment on a rotating days/nights/weekends shift pattern with overtime available.

You will fault find, deliver planned and reactive maintenance, and keep accurate maintenance records using the CMMS. A Level 3 engineering qualification and 5+ years' experience are preferred; immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Level 3 qualification in engineering or a recognised trade, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience maintaining manufacturing machinery.
• Experience of both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Able to read technical documents and engineering drawings.
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Calm under pressure and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repairing electrical and mechanical breakdowns on production machinery.
• Delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise line downtime.
• Leading or supporting changeovers, CIP and equipment set ups.
• Investigating repeat faults and putting lasting fixes in place.
• Keeping maintenance records, breakdown reports and schedules accurate on the CMMS.
• Supporting colleagues through coaching and clear shift handovers.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Planned & reactive maintenance

Reading engineering drawings

CMMS experience

Team player

Shift work flexibility

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

County Antrim, Northern Ireland

£43,000 per annum

Permanent

Hours & Shift Pattern

Full time on a rotating shift pattern covering days, nights and weekends, with overtime available when required.

The Company

We are recruiting for a well established FMCG manufacturer running fast paced production lines to strict food safety standards. The business is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement, and values engineers who take ownership of their plant. They are looking for a capable all round engineer who wants to keep the lines running and fix problems for good.

The Role

You will join the site maintenance team providing electrical and mechanical support across the production equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Fault finding and repairing electrical and mechanical breakdowns on production machinery


• Delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance


• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise line downtime


• Leading or supporting changeovers, CIP and equipment set ups


• Investigating repeat faults and putting lasting fixes in place


• Keeping maintenance records, breakdown reports and schedules accurate on the CMMS


• Supporting colleagues through coaching and clear shift handovers

This is a hands on role for an engineer who takes pride in reliable plant and a well run shift.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault finding skills


• Level 3 qualification in engineering or a recognised trade, or equivalent


• At least 5 years' experience maintaining manufacturing machinery


• Experience of both planned and reactive maintenance


• Able to read technical documents and engineering drawings


• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)


• Calm under pressure, a sound problem solver and a good team player


• Flexible with rotating shifts, weekends and overtime

Desirable

FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing experience; CIP and changeover experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £43,000.


• Overtime available.


• Immediate start available.

This is a genuine permanent opportunity with an established manufacturer that invests in its engineering team.

SWJ Search is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.