1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Description
Kepak is an Irish owned food company, serving international markets, restaurants and household food service names with prime cuts of meat, on trend food service solutions and ready-for-market convenience foods.
Description
Kepak is an Irish owned food company, serving international markets, restaurants and household food service names with prime cuts of meat, on trend food service solutions and ready-for-market convenience foods.
With over 50 years’ expertise in the meat craft, we are still leading the way with bespoke innovations and highly successful, international food brands.
Role Purpose
To provide effective plant and equipment start-ups ready for the following days production. To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Follow Up Tasks arising from the days production. Make best use of time outside of Production carry out engineering works to equipment/area not accessible/available during the day
Requirements
Role Requirements
1. To carry out effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on machinery, plant and equipment following clear instructions.
2. To carry out General Work Requests (GWR), maintenance and rectification works following audits, inspections and production requests.
3. To rebuild and make ready all production machinery and equipment, pre-production, ensuring that once rebuilt the equipment is in a ready-to-run state and clear of faults that would delay production.
* To react to and rectify Water Treatment Plant alarm events to ensure the plant remains operational to meet its daily discharge limit.
* Work to make continuous improvements and recommendations to reduce repeat common point failures and improve site efficiencies.
* Keep workshops, plant rooms and engineering storage areas clean and tidy to a standard that exceeds the requirements of internal and external audits.
* Keep workshop tools and equipment serviceable, clean and ready for use to meet the requirements for tool control.
* Ensure that all works carried out are recorded correctly, at the time of event and that all spares used are booked out against their respective work orders.
* Work closely with other department leads to ensure that any issues impacting them are quickly and effectively resolved to minimise down time.
* To keep the team, including engineering management updated with day-to-day issues, both resolved and unresolved with regards to equipment, machinery, or site services. Provide an effective handover to following shifts.
* To provide reactive maintenance cover to production, using analytical fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical disciplines to reduce production down time. To demonstrate and drive a ‘fixed first time’ approach to all repairs undertaken and to use Root Cause Analysis to prevent re-occurrences.
* Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out of specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action
* Attributes, Skills and Experience Requirements
o Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
o Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
o Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
o Responsibility for positive contribution to business
* Teamwork across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
* NVQ 3 or equivalent electrical/mechanical or time served.
* BS 7671 18th Edition (17th working towards 18th considered).
* Ability to read and understand machinery manuals and drawings/schematics.
* Ability to manage and prioritize own workload.
* Be a good communicator at all levels.
* Have good IT skills (Microsoft Office).
* Previous experience of working in a similar role. (Desirable)
* Previous experience of working in a similar role within the food industry. (Desirable)
* Proactive and “can-do” attitude essential.
* Sound understanding of integrity and compliance to relevant legislation and company processes/procedures.
* Commitment to good practice.
* Fluent English and communicates well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels.
* Manual handling ability and awareness.
* Flexibility to meet daily production targets.
* Consistent approach and strong work ethic.
* Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
* Adaptable to change and production demands.
* Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines.
Hours of Work
4 on 3 Off shift Pattern
Hours are Monday to Thursday 17:00 - 03:30
Full Time Contract
Benefits
* 25 days Annual Leave (After Probation)
* Employee Benefits Platform
* Pension Plan
* Refer A Friend Scheme
* Training & Development
* On-Site Parking
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Subsidised Canteen
* PPE And Work Wear Provided
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food Production
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kepak Group by 2x
Get notified about new Maintenance Engineer jobs in Bodmin, England, United Kingdom.
Edmonton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Bodmin, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Liskeard, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Callington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Truro, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Multi Skilled Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer
Bodmin, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
St Columb Major, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Newquay, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Bodmin, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Newquay, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Lifton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Newquay, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago
St Columb Major, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Newquay, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Truro, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Newquay, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Bodmin, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago
Experienced Mechanical Engineer – Pressure Vessel Specialist
Tavistock, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Millbrook, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Experienced Structural Integrity Engineer
Tavistock, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr