An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a fully trained Production Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical hands‑on experience to join a growing and highly respected organisation within the food manufacturing industry. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, your primary responsibility will be to perform planned and unplanned maintenance and breakdown repairs across a range of high‑speed production equipment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that engineering downtime is minimised and production targets are consistently met.
Responsibilities
* Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
* Electronics repair experience is a strong advantage.
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on machinery such as:
* Servo‑controlled Pick & Place systems
* Filling machines
* Flow wrappers
* Check weighers
* Shrink and stretch wrappers
* Ensure the efficient and safe running of all factory equipment.
* Respond swiftly and effectively to breakdowns.
* Work closely with production teams to ensure minimal downtime.
* Apply engineering expertise to maintain product quality and food safety.
* Proactively identify and implement improvements in machinery reliability and maintenance procedures.
Requirements
* Time‑served engineering background, ideally within the Food, Dairy, or Beverage manufacturing sector.
* Proven hands‑on experience with both mechanical and electrical systems.
* Strong communication skills, especially during breakdowns and decision‑making processes.
* Flexibility and a continuous improvement mindset always looking for better, simpler, and more effective solutions.
* High levels of commitment, energy, and a customer‑focused approach to internal service.
* In‑depth understanding of production processes.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Civil Engineering
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