Our client is a global market leader of Fresh and Frozen produce, due to their increasing growth, development and demand they are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer for their Kings Lynn site.
Very competitive salary offered dependent on experience.
Shifts are – 4 on 4 off rotating 6am – 6pm/6pm – 6am.
Reporting directly to the Engineering Supervisor
Holidays are 224 in the first year increasing to 276 hours (including bank holidays)
They are looking for an electrical bias of 80/20 split and experience of working within the food manufacturing industry.
Benefits include:
Pension 4% employer contribution salary sacrifice or stakeholder.
Healthcare Cashback Scheme
Life Assurance
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Social Club with funded events for employees and family.
Employee Assistance Programme
Purpose of the role:
To cover all aspects of engineering maintenance within the process, packing and site services operations.
To maintain and improve the equipment performance and maximise product output whilst maintaining product safety.
To carry out project work as directed by the Engineering Supervisor and/or Operations Director.
Duties and responsibilities of the role:
To support the processing/packing operations by responding effectively to equipment breakdowns, carrying out scheduled maintenance work and being proactive on the correction and modification of reoccurring machine processing faults
To respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and ensure maximum focus is given to their nominated production area
To fault find in an effective and efficient manner whilst utilising the various machines historic / information documentation
To establish harmonious relations with the operational staff and to work flexibly with them
Ensure that machinery is maintained, and repaired to a high standard
Pro-active in the reduction of engineering downtime and continuous improvement of the process and the department
Carry out ad hoc engineering project work
Other relevant ad hoc duties as required from time to time.
Essential requirements for the role:
Relevant experience within a FMCG/food processing/ manufacturing environment
Refrigeration plant operating experience
Formal qualification in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (multi-skilled)
Boiler operating and maintenance experience
Strong understanding of H&S
Ability to identify areas for improvement
PLC Fault finding/diagnostic skills
Desirable for the role:
HACCP
Pneumatics & hydraulics skills
Electrical test and inspection trained
Welding trained
PLC trained
Confined spaces qualified
Personal Skills required
Team player
Keen attitude
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Proactive approach to maintenance
Self-starter
Flexibility
Able to carry out a reasonable amount of overtime to cover absence/holidays
Willing to continuously develop skills, knowledge and experience and undertake training.
Values:
Reliable
Entrepreneurial
Creative
Passionate
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