Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Kepak Group; Wesham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kepak Group, a leading food company, seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineer to ensure efficient operation of plant and equipment. This full-time role involves preventative maintenance and troubleshooting in a dynamic food production environment. Ideal for candidates with a trades qualification and a basic understanding of machinery.

Benefits

Company Pension

Further Education support

Employee Discount Platform

Bike to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Corporate gym membership

Subsidised canteen

BUPA Cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or similar environment beneficial.
• Practical experience with conveyors, packing machines, or robotics is desirable.
• Basic computer skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks on various plant and machinery.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Update maintenance management system (CMMS).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Technical Support

Education

Trades Qualification – ONC or equivalent

Job description

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Description

Kepak is a family-owned, future-facing food company with a rich heritage of more than 50 years of meat craft. From the establishment of a family owned butcher shop in Dublin in 1966, Kepak has grown significantly and today the group has a turnover of €1.6bn and employs more than 5,000 people across 12 manufacturing sites in Ireland and the UK.

Kepak supplies prime cuts of meat to some of the biggest names in retail, wholesale and foodservice across Ireland, UK, Europe and internationally.

With over 50 years’ expertise in meat craft, we are still leading the way with bespoke innovations and highly successful, international food brands.

Job Purpose/Primary Objective

The Multi-Skilled Engineer will ensure all plant and equipment run as effectively and efficiently as possible, liaising with all relevant departments and key stakeholders such as Health and Safety and Quality Assurance Teams to ensure food safety is not compromised when doing Preventative Maintenance or dealing with a breakdown.

Position Details

This position requires flexibility in shift patterns (4 on, 4 off) and the ability to complete initial training and probation on day or night shift.

Reporting Relationship: Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Build close relationships with Production Managers, Supervisors, and Line Leaders
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks on various plant and machinery
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Provide technical support to stakeholders
• Develop and improve maintenance routines
• Support production and engineering teams in achieving targets
• Monitor line and machine performance closely
• Intervene promptly when performance deteriorates
• Work with suppliers on new equipment, installations, and modifications
• Update maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Demonstrate process awareness and troubleshooting skills in a high-volume environment
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives, possibly off-shift

Note: Responsibilities may evolve over time.

Minimum Requirements

• Trades Qualification – ONC or equivalent preferred
• Experience in food production or similar environment beneficial
• Practical experience with conveyors, packing machines, robotics, or similar machinery desirable
• Understanding of modern maintenance roles
• Basic computer skills essential

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Further Education support
• Employee Discount Platform
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate gym membership
• Subsidised canteen
• BUPA Cash plan

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Food Production

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