Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Full Time Average 42 hours per week
Salary: up to £50,172 per annum including shift premium and standby payment for fully qualified and experienced Engineer
Location: Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall
Shift Rota: the maintenance department man the site from 5am until midnight utilising 3 different shifts. 5am to 5pm (earlies), 6am to 6pm(days) and 12pm to 12am(lates) on a 4 on 4 off rotation.
1 week in 4 you will be required to be on call to cover the unmanned nighttime.
21 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
About us…
From humble origins back in 1890, Rodda’s now craft the world’s leading clotted cream, as well as producing bottled milk, double cream and butter. Our products are made from premium Cornish milk all sourced from Cornish farms within a 30km radius of our Creamery.
We’re proud of our history and passionate about our products and our people. Rodda’s is known across the world for crafting the best Cornish Clotted cream – this is down to our care and attention to detail. Without a dedicated team our success would not be possible. Every single member of our team understands they will have an impact on the service and product we provide.
The Rodda family’s commitment to supporting our people, the local community and protecting the environment is fundamental to the business.
If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer and want to work as part of a small, friendly team in a growing brand, this could be the role for you.
Role Purpose
To effectively maintain the factory equipment and site services. Duties cover a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, automation including PLC programming, utilities - steam, compressed air, water etc.
Responsibilities
· be an active and supportive member of the engineering team.
· maintain all machinery, ensuring that it can produce to maximum efficiency and meets all H&S requirements.
· complete both electrical and mechanical pro-active & reactive maintenance.
· attend breakdowns and provide engineering support to various departments throughout the factory.
· action repairs and ensure all measures taken are recorded so recurrent faults can be recognised.
· actively seek equipment upgrades and improvements to improve machine safety and efficiency
· assist outside contractors working on site.
· respond to alarms and emergency situations.
· use the engineering CMMS system to log all work and stores requests.
· have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and always show a ‘spirit of teamwork and cooperation’ with colleagues and customers.
Requirements - Knowledge and skills
· proven Multiskilled Engineer with electrical bias preferred.
· time served apprenticeship, preferably in the food industry but not essential.
· qualified to at least NVQ level 3 (or equivalent, ONC mechanical/electrical engineering, BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering).
· appropriate C&G 2382 BS 7671:2018 18 Edition IEE regulations qualification.
· good knowledge of automation, PLC programming and SCADA systems, ideally Allen Bradley & Siemens.
· competent in electromechanical & pneumatic Systems, electrical panels, industrial wiring, welding, machining, steam boilers etc.
· proven track record in an Engineering and fault-finding role gained from within a FMCG environment (ideally food industry)
· good understanding of HACCP principles
· strong teamworking skills and be H&S focussed
· must live in Cornwall preferably less than 30 miles from site, and have own transport
This is a Scorrier based role so applicants must have own transport and accommodation in Cornwall. To apply and be considered, please submit your CV and a covering letter via Indeed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £50,172.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you live in Cornwall as this is essential?
Experience:
- Electrical Engineering: 1 year (preferred)
- Engineering Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- C&G 2382 BS 7671:2018 18 Edition IEE Regs Qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
