Maintenance Engineer

Pets Choice Limited; Blackburn (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pets Choice Limited is looking for an Engineer at our Blackburn site. The role involves minimizing machinery downtime, conducting preventative maintenance, and working closely with the Factory Manager and Production Managers in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The ideal candidate should have strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, relevant qualifications such as BTEC ONC or HNC in Electrical Engineering, and experience in a food processing context. Join us to contribute to quality and continuous improvement!

Qualifications

• Strong Electrical and Mechanical knowledge and ability on Food processing machinery.
• Engineering apprenticeship and associated qualifications are essential.
• A proven track record in an Engineering and fault-finding role in FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and preventative maintenance is conducted.
• Work as part of a small team of multi-disciplined engineers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Root Cause Analysis

Education

BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming

Job description

Overview of the Company

We are one of the fastest growing Pet Food Manufacturers in the UK and home to leading FMCG Pet Brands such as Webbox, Felight, Bob Martin, Meatiful and Vet’s Kitchen.

Our products range from food, treats, toys, accessories and healthcare for pets and small animals.

We manufacture and supply several channels including Grocery, Discounter, Wholesale, High Street Retail, eCommerce, Pet Specialist and Export markets.

We are going through continuous and sustainable growth and looking to add to our already amazing teams to be the best we can, and to become the leading business in the pet world!

Make Pets Choice, Your Choice.

Overview of the Role

Based in Blackburn at our Head Office.

Shift work: 4 on 4 off days/nights, 12 hour shift 6am/6pm - 6pm/6am

Although we have a 24/7 shift pattern there are no Saturday nights on schedule.

Saturday day shift is only 8 hours, giving you more weekend time off compared to a normal 24/7 pattern!

FMCG food manufacturing environment

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the shift Team Leader, you will work closely with the Factory Manager and Production Managers to ensure that machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and that all preventative maintenance is conducted in advance to avoid production disruption.

• Work as part of a small team of multi-disciplined engineers
• Undertake PPM’s on equipment
• Action repairs and ensure all measures taken are recorded so recurrent faults can be recognised
• Liaise with the Engineering Manager and Senior Engineer to ensure the supply of appropriate parts
• Minimise the amount of downtime suffered by the site following machine breakdowns
• Continually develop your skills and knowledge
• Comply with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Champion H&S matters as delegated by the Engineering Manager
• Champion building maintenance as directed by the Engineering Manager
• Mentor and coach other engineers to deliver a quality service to production
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices

Requirements

• Strong Electrical and Mechanical knowledge and ability on Food processing machinery
• Process control knowledge.
• Competent in building electrical control systems from switchgear through to software implementation.
• Engineering apprenticeship and associated qualifications such as BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering is essential
• Ideally, IEE qualification up to 18th edition Wiring Regulations
• Have a proven track record in an Engineering and fault-finding role gained from within a FMCG environment.
• Have a good understanding of HACCP, COSHH and GMP principles
• You will also possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate assertiveness and decision-making skills and have a positive attitude to your work.
• Drive Root Cause Analysis and strive to prevent re-occurrence with counter measures.
• Multi-skilled in both electrical and mechanical engineering
• PLC fault finding.
• CMMS experience and knowledge.
• Ability to deploy and execute the preventative maintenance strategy for the site.
• Driven to deliver solutions, ideas and innovations in a positive and pragmatic way
• Passionate about quality and best practice whilst driving continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of internal H&S audits and processes