Production Maintenance Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Production/Manufacturing sector seeks a Production Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role. This position involves ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of machinery in the food and drink industry, vital for enhancing productivity and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering qualification required.
• Maintenance experience within food manufacturing is essential.
• Understanding of food industry standards crucial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work activities and ensure SOP compliance.
• Conduct maintenance inspections and repairs on machinery.
• Implement continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance experience

Understanding of food industry standards

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Our client, a prominent player in the Production/Manufacturing sector, is looking for a Production Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a Permanent basis. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of machinery, plant, and equipment within the food and drink industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor work activities to ensure control standards are continually met and maintained
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are written and up to date
• Conduct regular maintenance inspections of machinery, plant, and freezer equipment
• Perform relevant repairs and improvements on machinery and suggest better practices
• Maintain reporting schedules for testing equipment
• Service machinery and keep accurate maintenance records
• Develop new equipment and re-develop existing equipment to improve processes and capacity
• Carry out checks on automated equipment
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults for smooth facility operations
• Apply continuous improvement practices
• Review equipment costs and propose cost-saving solutions
• Continuously monitor production lines to identify and implement improvements
• Share knowledge to develop team skills and understanding of SOPs

General Responsibilities:

• Stay up-to-date with all existing and new company policies
• Understand and adhere to company procedures and policies
• Promote and uphold the company's characteristics and values
• Encourage responsibility towards the community and environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement, particularly within the QA/Technical department
• Share good practices with colleagues and update managers on developments
• Celebrate innovation and high performance within the team
• Use all means of communication with colleagues and customers to convey information
• Work collaboratively across all departments to build trust and good working relationships

Job Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Maintenance experience within food manufacturing
• Understanding of food industry standards
• Ability to work Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 22:15

If you have the experience and skills needed to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and take the next step in your career.