Food Science jobs in France

Multi-Skilled Engineer Operations - Taiko

Contract: Part Time
Salary: £26 per hour
Contracted Hours:

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

We are looking to hire a Multi-Skilled Engineer who has a passion for working in the food manufacturing industry with electrical and mechanical qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage contractors on site
• Able to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings
• Interpersonal skills
• FMCG experience
• Health and safety / basic food hygiene trained
• Must be able to work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, day and night
• Ability to look after all machinery on site, often including manual handling and working at height and in varying ambient conditions (e.g., freezer or boiler room)

Equipment & General Site Maintenance:

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on a variety of food processing machinery, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in both electrical and mechanical systems, implementing effective solutions promptly.
• Execute repairs and replacements of faulty components, minimizing equipment downtime.
• Deliver Plant Uptime & Maintenance KPIs through planned, preventative & predictive maintenance.
• Traceable reduction in MTTR.
• Improve OEE.
• High PPM output on pirana.
• Minimize non-conformance as per the set target.
• Action improvement work where necessary and control waste (i.e., time, material, and resource).

Electrical Work:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, controls, and wiring associated with food production equipment.
• Perform regular checks on electrical panels, sensors, and other components to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Mechanical Support:

• Maintain and repair mechanical components, such as motors, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to address mechanical challenges and improve equipment reliability.

Automation and Controls:

• Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to troubleshoot and enhance automation processes.
• Collaborate with the automation team to implement upgrades and modifications for increased efficiency.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Keep abreast of industry regulations and standards, implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
• Remove defective equipment, if necessary.
• Undertake workplace inspections and audits.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance.