Job Description
Maintenance Engineer
Shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off - 5am-5pm. Would also be required for holiday, training and sickness cover. This will involve working night shift 5pm-5am.
The Tofoo Co are starting a tofu revolution – one delicious, healthy meal at a time. The Tofoo Co have happy and engaged staff where the belief is quality beats quantity. This extremely exciting entrepreneurial business make tofu but not any old tofu, the real stuff – natural, sustainable, organic and traditionally made by hand and packed in Yorkshire. It's non-GM, gluten, dairy, wheat and yeast free, low in calories, zero cholesterol and a great source of protein – what's not to love!
Owned by passionate people with a long history working in the UK Food industry, The Tofoo Co plan to change the way we eat helping us all to make better choices without compromising on taste. With a clear vision, most major retailers on board and a growing loyal customer following the Tofoo Co will make a difference to how we shop, cook and eat.
Salary is depending on experience.
The role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will help to deliver the Tofoo engineering plan which involves regular planned maintenance, project work, general repairs and machine breakdowns helping to guarantee the safety of all staff and limiting line downtime thus increasing productivity. As a team player with good communication skills, you will be expected to ensure that everyone within operations is fully aware of issues that might arise and, where possible, develop and train others in how to rectify simple problems.
The key focus of this role is to be proactive – foreseeing any possible issues and dealing with these before they arise. It is important to know what good looks like with a keen eye for detail working independently without supervision.
You will be a logical thinker with several years proven engineering experience ideally gained within a food environment coupled with an engineering qualification and high levels of organisational skills.
Key areas of responsibility
Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Optimisation
* Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules for equipment to minimise downtime and extend lifespan
* Inspect, maintain and optimise machinery including mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems to ensure high performance reliability
* Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades or modifications to improve efficiency and productivity
Troubleshooting
* Diagnose equipment failures and malfunctions to minimise production disruptions
* Use Technical knowledge and analytical skills to identify root causes of mechanical and electrical issues
* Work closely with Operations and Production teams to address urgent maintenance needs and implement solutions
Installations and Commissioning of equipment
* Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
* Test, calibrate and adjust new equipment to ensure it meets operational standards
* Train operators and maintenance staff on equipment operation, troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
* Collect and analyse data on equipment performance, failures and maintenance costs to identify trends and improvement opportunities
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce maintenance expenses
* Recommend and implement changes to maintenance procedures standards or technologies to increase efficiency.
Compliance & Safety Standards
* Ensure Maintenance activities comply with safety, quality and regulatory standards
* Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments of equipment and maintenance areas
* Develop and maintain safety procedures and protocols for maintenance tasks and provide training to staff as required.
Skills and experience required / preferred
* Minimum 3-5 years' experience in maintenance engineering, ideally in a food manufacturing industry
* Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, as well as PLC's
* Proficiency in diagnostic tools, computerised maintenance management systems and Microsoft office suite
* Familiarity with health, safety and environmental regulations and standards
* Strong problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills
* Competence in analysing data, monitoring budgets and creating reports
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment