Service Engineer

MILO Recruit; Oldham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food industry service provider in Oldham is seeking a skilled Service Engineer to ensure the smooth running and maintenance of plant and equipment. The role involves maintaining various machinery, responding to breakdowns, and fostering collaboration within the engineering team. Requirements include experience in the factory services environment, fault finding skills, and an electrical qualification. The package includes a competitive salary up to £32,000 and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £32,000

Generous holiday allowance of 32 days

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Time served in a factory services environment or relevant workplace experience.
• Strong fault finding and testing skills to diagnose issues efficiently.
• Experience in preparing for non-destructive testing of pressure vessels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery, including gas boilers and steam autoclaves.
• Participate in projects for ongoing improvements.
• Champion a safety culture adhering to health and safety requirements.

Skills

Fault finding and testing skills

BOAS training in boiler operations

Plumbing skills

Experience with compressed air supplies

Education

Electrical qualification (NVQ2 or 18th Edition certification)

Job description

Are you a skilled Service Engineer seeking an exciting opportunity to ensure the smooth running and maintenance of plant and equipment within a thriving Services Department? Our client are a leading company in the food industry, dedicated to innovation and delivering exceptional results. Join the team and be part of a dynamic organisation that values excellence and offers a range of benefits.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain and repair a wide range of machinery and equipment, including gas boilers, steam autoclaves and lines, lifts, waste effluent plant, compressed air systems, domestic water systems, and cooling towers.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs and preventative maintenance, proactively identifying key equipment requiring attention.
• Participate in projects assigned by the Engineering Department, showcasing your expertise and contributing to ongoing improvements.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, ensuring efficient and effective resolution.
• Foster strong collaboration with the engineering team and establish excellent communication and feedback channels with the production department.
• Champion a safety culture within the factory, adhering to health and safety requirements, safe systems of work, and relevant legislation.

Candidate Attributes:

• Time served in a factory services environment or relevant workplace experience.
• Strong fault finding and testing skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
• BOAS or equivalent training in boiler operations, with experience working with steam boilers.
• Familiarity with boiler water treatment and water softening plant is desirable.
• Experience in preparing for non-destructive testing (NDT) of pressure vessels.
• Knowledge of steam supplies and ancillary equipment, including pipe fitting skills.
• Experience in working with compressed air supplies and ancillary equipment, including pipe fitting skills.
• Plumbing skills aligned with maintenance duties and control of Legionella.
• Desirable experience with traction and hydraulic lifts.
• Capability to use workshop machines is advantageous.
• Possession of an electrical qualification such as NVQ2 or 18th Edition certification.

Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm

Package:

• Competitive salary of up to £32,000, depending on experience.
• Generous holiday allowance of 32 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme to support your financial future.

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