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Location: Bells Food Group, Shotts
Shift: 2 Week Shift Pattern with regular Saturdays paid at overtime
Salary: Competitive, based on experience plus guaranteed overtime paid at double time (Saturdays)
About Us:
Bells Food Group is a renowned name in the bakery industry, known for our commitment to quality, tradition, and excellence. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an Experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team at our Shotts facility.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Shotts facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of our production equipment through both preventive and reactive maintenance. This role is crucial in maintaining our high standards of product quality and production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preventive Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and scheduled maintenance of production machinery to prevent unexpected breakdowns and ensure continuous operation.
* Reactive Maintenance: Respond promptly to equipment failures, diagnose issues, and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
* Equipment Installation and Modification: Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and implement modifications to existing equipment as needed.
* Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all company and statutory Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations. Participate in risk assessments and ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other relevant standards.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including logs, work orders, and parts usage. Generate reports on equipment performance and maintenance tasks.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
* Collaboration: Work closely with production teams and other engineers to address issues, support production goals, and optimize machinery performance.
* Training: Provide guidance and training to production staff and junior engineers on equipment operation, routine maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
Qualifications:
* Education: Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* Experience: Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a food manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
* Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance, including PLC fault-finding, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
* Problem-Solving: Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
* Safety Awareness: Comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
* A valid driver's license is essential due to covering a number of sites which are all within the Shotts area.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary package with pension scheme.
* Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
* Chance to work within a well-established company in a growing industry.
If you have the skills and experience in this area of work, we’d love to hear from you
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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