Night Shift Engineer

Moulton Bulb Co. Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Spalding is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of machinery. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve machinery performance. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and experience in the food manufacturing industry is beneficial. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Bereavement leave

Sick pay

Canteen

Company events

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experienced mechanical engineer with knowledge in the food manufacturing industry.
• Self-driven, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance to ensure peak machinery efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineers and supervisors for maximum equipment efficiency.
• Minimise downtime through planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a mechanical Engineer to perform reactive and preventative maintenance to ensure machinery operates at peak efficiency without compromising quality. Collaborate closely with site Technicians and Line Leaders to keep all equipment fully operational and ensure that equipment, and machinery are maintained in accordance with company standards.

The position

• Work closely with the Engineering Supervisors, Engineering Manager, Grader Operations Supervisor, Line Leaders, machinery suppliers and manufacturers to ensure maximum efficiency is achieved
• Work closely with the Engineering Supervisors to minimise equipment and tool purchases while ensuring all necessary tasks are effectively completed
• Perform planned preventative maintenance across the site to minimise downtime
• Ensure effective and timely resolution of breakdowns and issues, with minimal impact on production.
• Suggest solutions aligned with the engineering strategy to minimise downtime
• Identify areas for improvement in machine performance
• Ensure that maintenance, servicing and general duties are carried out, escalating issues to the Engineering Supervisors
• Supervise external contractors working onsite, ensuring policy and procedural requirements are communicated and adhered to at all times
• Competently and accurately complete the production paperwork documentation to ensure compliant and audit ready at all times.
• Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at the end of shift
• Ensure detailed records are kept of all engineering tasks to deliver audit compliance

Person specification

• Experienced mechanical engineer
• Team player
• Problem solving skills to identify the root cause of an issue and ability to resolve
• Proven organisational skills
• Confident working on their own and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Industry knowledge: experience working in food manufacture industry would be beneficial
• Self-driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Flexible working approach and ability to adapt to change

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

We are dedicated to investing in our people by providing ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth. Our commitment is to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and valued.

In addition to a competitive salary and pension, we offer:

• Bereavement leave
• Sick pay
• Canteen
• Company events
• Free on-site parking

If you are looking to make your mark and grow with a company that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team!

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