Mechanical Engineer
Edinburgh
Shift Pattern: 2-3-2 (Pitman Pattern)
Nine Twenty are proud to be working with one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers to find a Mechanical Engineer to work with them in their Edinburgh site.
Responsibilities
* Proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs to plant including liquid and powder transfer, mixers, ovens, conveyors, robotics, wrapping machines pneumatics hydraulics and site services.
* Planned maintenance (PPM), modifications, installations, and upgrades to plant machinery and site services.
* Application and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice.
* Upkeep and alteration of electrical or mechanical drawing as required.
* Gas system maintenance including oven burner repairs and set up (if qualified)
* To work across mechanical and electrical trades as qualified.
* To improve site production processes and plant design to minimise downtime & improve safety and quality.
* Repair, refurbishment & modification to all pipework & valves including gas (if qualified), ingredient lines, pneumatics, water heating systems, water jackets.
* Maintenance and repairs to steam pressure vessels and pipework including boilers, calorifiers, steam traps and condensates.
* Maintenance and repair of plant and equipment to high Engineering, Quality, Safety and Hygiene standards.
* All work to be completed on CMMS (Pirana)
* Identify areas of improvement to reduce downtime or increase efficiency, and reduce energy
Requirements
* Time Served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering discipline. (HNC preferred)
* IOSH working safely.
* Food safety/Hygiene qualification.
* Knowledge of planned maintenance systems (Shire)
* PC literate spreadsheets, word.
* Manufacturing background (preferably food industry)
* Ability to problem solve.
* To undertake self-measurement and development as appropriate.
* Ability to work consistently to high standards and prioritise tasks according to workload.
* Root cause analysis and fault finding.
* Must be able to demonstrate a flexible skill set.
* To be fully conversant and compliant with site Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.