Job Introduction
We are looking for a Night Shifts Engineer to provide engineering support on shift to ensure 100% production machinery availability through preventative and reactive maintenance and carrying out building and outdoor maintenance as required.
Role Responsibility
Key accountabilities
- Maintain excellent levels of service to the production operation.
- To carry out planned maintenance to world class standards in line with the maintenance plan.
- Ensure all engineering procedures are adhered to, and all work carried out to relevant legislation and guidelines.
- Ensure all work is carried out in a controlled manner in line with the company’s technical procedures.
- Maintain a safe clean working environment for all members of staff on site.
- Manage contractors if required.
- Cover engineering absence to ensure correct engineering cover is achieved.
Key areas of work:
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
- Maintain production equipment in acceptable working order
- Minimize time reaction to machinery breakdown.
- Reduce machinery down time.
- Improve machinery efficiency.
- Train operators on new machinery if required.
- Demonstrate a proactive attitude toward maintenance.
- Proactively promote correct use of equipment.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Maintain a safe working environment for all people on site in compliance with company’s and legislative requirements.
- Follow all engineering health and safety procedures.
- Be involved in the health and safety team and carry out health and safety functions as required.
PEOPLE
- Effective communication through formal and informal dealings with operational staff.
- To participate in meetings/trials where engineering input is required.
QUALITY/TECHNICAL STANDARDS
- Maintain machinery in working order in which complies with quality and technical requirements.
- Follow technical procedures related to general maintenance on site.
- Work closely with hygiene team to ensure proper cleaning procedures are followed.
- Proactively improving engineering functions to reduce food safety risk.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
- Assist and support the NFD team with trials and equipment solutions where necessary.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience
Previous experience working in an FMG chilled environment
Experience working in a customer-focused environment
Qualifications
Mechanical and electrical certificate (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
17th Edition qualification
Food production engineering experience
Skills
Good communicator
Team player
IT knowledge
Decision maker
Logical thinker
Attributes
Flexible
Able to work under pressure
Versatile
Attention to detail
Problem solver
Trustworthy
Team player
