Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical Biased)

Smart4Sciences; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4Sciences in Kirkham is seeking an experienced Electrical biased Multiskilled Engineer to join a leading UK manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and supplements. You will perform planned maintenance on packaging machinery, liaise with the Engineering Manager, and drive improvements in uptime and efficiency.

The role requires time-served engineering or an electrical apprenticeship/HNC, at least 2 years in FMCG, and solid PLC/drive knowledge.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer / recognised electrical engineering trade apprenticeship and/or HNC in electrical engineering.
• At least 2 years' electrical experience within the FMCG sector.
• Experience and a good understanding of PLCs, fault finding, 3 phase, DC motors, relays, contractors, sensors, and drives.
• GMP experience

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Engineering Manager on a daily basis to ensure machine 'down time' is kept to a minimum.
• Identify and solve day to day maintenance problems.
• Perform PPM (planned preventative maintenance) schedules as required.
• Accurately create and update relevant SOP's as necessary.
• Carry out maintenance activities on buildings, plant, and facilities to improve quality and cost effectiveness.
• This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to carry out additional duties where reasonable.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Education

Electrical apprenticeship / HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

3-phase electrical systems

DC motors

Relays

Sensors

Drives

Job description

Multiskilled (Electrical) Engineer | Kirkham

We are looking for an experienced Electrical biased Multiskilled Engineer to join a a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, and groceries.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Engineering Manager on a daily basis to ensure machine 'down time' is kept to a minimum.
• Identify and solve day to day maintenance problems.
• Perform PPM (planned preventative maintenance) schedules as required.
• Accurately create and update relevant SOP's as necessary.
• Carry out maintenance activities on buildings, plant, and facilities to improve quality and cost effectiveness.
• This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to carry out additional duties where reasonable.

Requirements:

• Time served engineer / recognised electrical engineering trade apprenticeship and/or HNC in electrical engineering.
• At least 2 years' electrical experience within the FMCG sector.
• Experience and a good understanding of PLCs, fault finding, 3 phase, DC motors, relays, contractors, sensors, and drives.
• GMP experience