Main purpose of job:
To keep production machinery and equipment fully operational and carry out general site maintenance in accordance with TPM systems and business requirements and manage building services systems.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of all operational equipment whilst maintaining safe working practices responding to issues in a timely manner.
* Responsible for reactive breakdown repairs and adhere to the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule.
* Fault Diagnosis and Repair of a wide variety of Electrical and Mechanical Systems including Invertor Drives, PLC’s, PSU’s, Conveyors, Multi-head weighers, check weighers, flow wrappers, over-wrapping machines, gas flush machines and all other associated systems.
* Carry out routine maintenance to all plant and services whilst maintaining accurate record keeping.
* Assist in the management of Health and Safety, Environmental and Company policies in compliance with current regulations and legislation.
* Assist in current and future projects including introduction of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
* Carry out any other reasonable request from employer.
* Working knowledge and operation of all building services systems including refrigeration, fire alarm, fire sprinkler systems, air handling systems, air conditioning and computerised Building Management System.
Technical Requirements
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* Experienced multi-skilled engineer able to fault find electrical systems and control circuits.
* Engineering experience within a Food or Automotive fast paced facility who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise accordingly.
* Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and control systems, fully conversant reading all engineering drawings both electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics. Ideally IEE qualified to 17/18th edition wiring Regulations
* Previous experience programming and fault-finding on PLC’s, Invertor Drive Controls, HMI’s and other logic systems.
* Instrumentation and building management control systems.
* Experienced working with 3 phase electrical systems, DC control circuits and safety circuits.
* Hold recognised engineering qualifications to HNC standard.
* Ability to read both mechanical and electrical schematic drawings to component level and fault find accordingly.
* Excellent mechanical skills to include fabrication, welding, motor repairs, gearbox repairs and plumbing.
* Experience managing TPM systems, statutory compliance, food and Health & Safety systems.
Qualifications
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* Recognised engineering qualifications to HNC or equivalent.
* IEE 17/18th Edition.
* Desirable: MEWP Trained, FLT Trained, IOSH/NEBOSH Certified, Food Safety.
Flexibility required for shifts 6.00 am – 14.00 pm, 14.00 pm – 10.00 pm and 7.00 – 15.30 pm plus a possibility of being on call out covering the night shift too