Plant Maintenance Engineer - Boiler, Electrical & Safety

ForFarmers UK Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ForFarmers UK Limited is seeking a Shift Engineer to maximise plant uptime and ensure safe, compliant maintenance across the production line. The role involves executing PPM, responding to breakdowns, and planning long-term repairs with the ETM to meet production demand.

You will work on boiler systems, pressure circuits, and electrical safety procedures, following LOLER and ISO standards, aiming for right-first-time solutions while maintaining site cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Mechanically qualified.
• Electrically qualified.
• Boiler maintenance.
• First Aider.
• Team Player.
• Self-Motivated.
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the plant is well maintained to maximise uptime by carrying out PPM and reacting to breakdowns.
• Return plant to production as soon as possible.
• Plan long term repairs with ETM for plant previously short-term fixed to cover production demands.
• Carry out daily, weekly maintenance tasks on the Boiler.
• Comply with Electricity at Work Regulations for safe electrical maintenance.
• Maintain pressure systems including Steam, Condensate and Air.
• Ensure plant is safely isolated for colleagues and contractors; assist as required.
• Issue Permits to Work and Isolation Certificates and ensure correct procedures are followed.
• Communicate spares required to ETM for replacement/availability.
• Record works in daily maintenance log and Assets Master system (DSL).
• Maintain good housekeeping and prevent leaks; keep work areas tidy.
• Follow quality-first approach to ensure long-term solutions and prevent recurrences.
• Observe Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and site safety policies.
• Follow Risk Assessments, Safe Working Practices, Permit to Work and Isolation Procedures.
• Ensure tools and lifting equipment are used and maintained per LOLER.
• Observe BS ISO 14001 & BS EN ISO 50001.
• Contribute to reducing environmental impact of spills and protect surface water.

Skills

Mechanical qualification

Electrical qualification

Boiler maintenance

First Aider

Team Player

Self-Motivated

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

ForFarmers UK Limited is seeking a Shift Engineer to maximise plant uptime and ensure safe, compliant maintenance across the production line. The role involves executing PPM, responding to breakdowns, and planning long-term repairs with the ETM to meet production demand.

You will work on boiler systems, pressure circuits, and electrical safety procedures, following LOLER and ISO standards, aiming for right-first-time solutions while maintaining site cleanliness and safety.