The Role:
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs to
minimise downtime;
- Repair faults on-site or coordinate the installation of replacement machinery or equipment where necessary;
- Inspect, overhaul, maintain, repair, and replace worn or defective components to ensure the safe and
reliable operation of plant and equipment;
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with maintenance schedules to maximise
equipment performance and reliability;
- Complete all scheduled maintenance activities efficiently while complying with company health and safety
policies and procedures;
- Complete product changeovers on production equipment in accordance with production schedules and
standard operating procedures;
- Work collaboratively with external contractors on site, ensuring all food safety, quality, and health and
safety standards are fully adhered to.
The Person:
- Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within a food manufacturing or production
environment;
- Strong fault-finding, repair, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) skills on mechanical and/or
electrical equipment;
- Good understanding of food safety, health and safety legislation, and safe working practices;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise workload, and communicate well as part of a team.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent) in Mechanical,
Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
Hours of work are on a two week rotating pattern: Week 1: Monday to Friday 6.00am-2.30pm Week 2: Monday to Friday 2.00pm to 10.30pm.
Friday 2.00pm-10.30pm.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £16.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
