Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Food/ FMCG
Location: Near Howden, East Yorkshire
Salary: £32,760 + Benefits
Hours: Full-time (40-45 hours/week, Mon-Fri with flexibility for weekends and on-call cover)
Reporting To : Harvesting Manager
Role Overview:
An exciting opportunity for a hands-on, proactive Multi-Skilled Technician to join a fast-paced food production site. This is a varied role with majority of your time spent on the factory floor, where you'll work on a range of mechanical and electrical systems to ensure the smooth running of production.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of equipment
Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime
Work on a variety of systems including but not limited to VISCON or similar packaging lines & environmental heating and cooling systems
Ensure all machinery operates safely and efficiently in line with food safety and H&S standards
Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately and promptly
Support continuous improvement and waste-reduction initiatives
Liaise with senior teams on engineering matters and provide technical input as required
Ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and hygiene standards are upheld
Take part in on-call support and emergency breakdown coverage
Key Requirements:
Essential:
Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within manufacturing (ideally food/FMCG)
Strong fault-finding skills in both mechanical and electrical systems (50/50 ideally or slightly electrically biased)
16th / 17th/ 18th Edition or equivalent
Solid understanding of health, safety, and hygiene in a production environment
Good communication and teamworking abilities
Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and call-outs
Desirable:
Food hygiene qualification
Experience working in a fresh produce facility
NEBOSH / IOSH or similar safety training
What's on Offer:
28 days holiday (including bank holidays, taken in lieu)
Company pension scheme
Opportunity to work with a leading name in the fresh food sector
Scope for training and development in a secure and growing business
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