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Princes Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of site assets in a FMCG environment. You will work 4 on/4 off (days and nights), perform PPMs, breakdowns and CI projects, and govern Permit to Work procedures.
The role requires strong electrical engineering skills and the ability to read engineering drawings. You will collaborate with Engineering teams, site leadership and projects to deliver manufacturing targets while maintaining safety, quality and
Shift pattern - 4 on / 4 off (Days and Nights)
To maintain the site assets to achieve optimum operational efficiency, statutory and customer compliance whilst complying with all H&S requirements: -
Effective & efficient maintenance of the site's assets from a mechanical, electrical or process perspective.
Execute work schedule, PPM's, breakdowns, capital and CI work streams, including the management and control of Permit to Work activities.
Provide operational support for the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) as required.
Help The Site To Achieve Optimal Operational Efficiency At Lowest Cost Through The Delivery Of Targets Against The Strategic Objectives Of The Group Supply Function:
Safety
Cost
Delivery
Quality
Work with the site Engineering, Team, Senior Leadership Team, Group Engineering and Projects Team to support the delivery of an agreed manufacturing vision and strategy.
Ensure that when carrying out all duties that due regard to own safety and that of others is always considered.
Strict adherence to all H&S work policies e.g. Lock out and Tag (Isolation of all energy sources when undertaking any work) and Use of the "Permit to Work/Enter" system.
Carry out duties ensuring the site achieves and maintains required GMP standards
Ensure all work conforms to statutory & safety requirements
Ensure that risk assessments are completed and actioned.
Support a culture that enhances behavioural awareness to reduce accidents and near misses
Reducing customer complaints and wastage through effective maintenance and continuous improvement.
With Area Coordinator establish clear objectives and priorities to enable manufacturing to meet operational targets.
Responsible for recording work carried out with regards to PPM's, breakdowns, repairs and modifications. Taking ownership for issues to ensure follow-up is carried out and the original issues are closed off.
Assist with training and support other departments in general running of the factory.
Identify own training needs and with manager agree a time plan for achieving this.
Promote and comply and to 5S and GMP and other continuous improvement tools to identify areas for improvement to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reduction
Continually review performance, identifying and implementing opportunities to improve performance.
To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to.
Communication
Ensuring that both verbal and written communication is succinct and accurate i.e. handovers/end/start of shift reporting.
Communicate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams daily ensuring work status reporting is concise.
Communicate as required with Engineering Stores to ensure that spares are available for planned and breakdown maintenance.
Completed a recognised and relevant engineering apprenticeship and hold full electrical engineering qualifications (essential), ideally within a multi-skilled discipline.
Experience of FMCG manufacturing environment.
PC literate.
Experience of using CMMS preferably SAP.
Worked within a regulated environment and used Permit to Work systems and dynamic risk assessments.
Has a good working knowledge of and uses problem solving techniques such as fault finding and root cause analysis to close out actions to a permanent fix.
Ability to read & understand technical manuals and engineering drawings.
Advanced diagnostic and fault-finding skills in electrical and control systems (essential), including PLCs, instrumentation, and analogue and digital signals, with the ability to diagnose process, automation and mechanical faults.
United Kingdom
Long Sutton
Operations
Onsite
The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.