Retail Engineer

Dunbia Group; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Death in Service Scheme

Nest pension

Subsidised canteen - seasonal meat

Site engagement activities

22.5 days holiday inc 8 bank holidays

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Dunbia Group is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Engineer to support our Shift 2 Retail Production Department at our site. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and support production operations in a meat processing environment.

We welcome candidates starting out or those progressing in their career, with an emphasis on safe, efficient equipment operation and a proactive, independent work approach. Excellent opportunities for progression within the business are offered.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineers with electrical and mechanical experience.
• Proven track record in a multi-skilled engineering position.
• 17th Edition qualification or equivalent engineering certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs in the production departments.
• Support the Engineering/Production operations as required.
• Moving and re-installing of machinery when needed.
• Machine change overs and set ups.
• Carry out check sheets as required.
• Liaising with external contractors when necessary.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with key site personnel.
• Mentoring and training of single skilled engineers.
• Adhering to Company policies and procedures and Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical engineering

Independent working

Education

Engineering qualifications (e.g. 17th Edition)

Job description

Dunbia, is one of Europe’s leading and respected suppliers of top-quality Beef and Lamb products supplying national and international retail, commercial and foodservice markets. Supporting Farmers, the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Country! Working with local farmers to produce consistent quality lamb and beef from naturally sustainable sources, we are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies.

At Dunbia, we are unashamedly passionate about our business, and we welcome progressive individuals who will share our passion and contribute positively to the further success of the Company.

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager - We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to help support the Engineering Operations on our Shift 2 Retail Production Department. We welcome recently qualified candidates starting out in their career who want to develop and progress with the business.

The hours of week will be

• Wednesday 6am - 330pm
• Thursday 6am - 630pm
• Friday 6am - 630pm
• Saturday 6am - 12.30pm (overtime required if production runs on)

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs in the production departments
• Support the Engineering/Production operations as required
• Moving and re-installing of machinery when needed
• Machine change overs and set ups
• Carry out check sheets as required
• Liaising with external contractors when necessary
• Maintaining effective working relationships with key site personnel
• Mentoring and training of single skilled engineers
• Adhering to Company policies and procedures and Health & Safety legislation

Criteria

• Multi-skilled engineers ideally with both electrical and mechanical experience
• Proven track record in a multi-skilled engineering position
• Recognised engineering qualifications e.g. 17th Edition
• Be comfortable in working a meat processing environment
• Ability to work independently and proactively, using own initiative to solve problems
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to do additional hours as and when required to meet business demands
• The ability to weld would be an advantage (although full training will be given)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Weekly Paid
• Death in Service Scheme and Nest pension
• Subsidised Canteen - Seasonal Meat Packages
• Site Engagement Activities
• 22.5 days holiday inc 8 days Bank Holidays
• Excellent opportunities for progression within the business across a variety of departments

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.