Multiskilled Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Quarrington is seeking a Multiskilled Engineer to provide technical support and ensure operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing equipment failures, adhering to safety standards, and fostering teamwork across departments. Ideal candidates will have a recognized qualification in mechanical and electrical engineering and hands-on experience, ideally from the food manufacturing sector. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Hands-on engineering experience, preferably via recognized apprenticeships in food manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to company Health, Safety, Environment, and Hygiene policies.
• Manage and close out all equipment failures, work orders, and PPM jobs.
• Respond promptly to issues to minimize downtime, quality, and efficiency problems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hands-on engineering experience

Team collaboration

Fault diagnosis

Customer engagement skills

Education

Recognized qualification in mechanical and electrical engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

PLC programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We are currently recruiting a Multiskilled Engineer for our Ruskington site. The role involves providing technical support to correct, prevent, and eliminate technical problems at the site, and working with production during factory start-up.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to company Health, Safety, Environment, and Hygiene policies.
• Manage and close out all equipment failures, work orders, and PPM jobs.
• Enter data into Holistech for all parts used, jobs raised, and completed.
• Maintain housekeeping of all workshop areas and ensure the department is audit-ready at all times.
• Follow engineering hand back procedures.
• Carry out all work to specification, meeting food safety standards.
• Use appropriate technical support to meet targets in problem correction, prevention, and elimination.
• Foster teamwork within the Engineering department and across other departments.
• Maintain excellent timekeeping, attendance, and adherence to procedures.
• Select the most appropriate communication methods and tools.
• Respond promptly to issues to minimize downtime, quality, and efficiency problems.
• Participate as a constructive team member, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Use risk assessment techniques to ensure safety of plant, equipment, and personnel.
• Support a safety, quality, and environmental awareness culture.
• Demonstrate good behavioral and safety principles in all activities.
• Strive to reduce costs while minimizing production downtime.
• Be adaptable to shift patterns as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Recognized qualification in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Hands-on engineering experience, preferably via recognized apprenticeships in food manufacturing.
• Technical qualifications in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and PLC/inverter assets.
• Ability to diagnose and fault-find on various equipment and situations.
• Experience in safe working practices and risk assessments.
• Experience working with high hazard equipment and safe isolation procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate a diverse team.
• Ability to work positively with production to facilitate maintenance.
• Knowledge of Lean, Asset Care, and Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance or Operator-Led Asset Care.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, especially high-risk utilities.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to program and interrogate PLCs.
• Experience collaborating with OEM suppliers to improve machine performance and reduce costs.
• Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P. systems.
• Proven mentoring skills within an engineering team.