British Sugar is a home-grown success story and one of the most efficient and competitive beet processors in the world. Around 3,500 farmers based in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply our four advanced manufacturing sites with eight million tonnes of sugar beet every year. We, in turn, produce over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland, and increasingly in the EU and global markets.
Job Information
Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £55,673.62
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Job Purpose
This is a shift-based mechanical and electrical role supporting process operations and maintenance activities across the site. Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team on shift, performing planned and reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance as required.
Core Accountabilities
* Carry out maintenance work on machinery and equipment, including packaging, milling, and product handling equipment, as well as site infrastructure.
* Troubleshoot and perform fault finding on plant, mechanical, and electrical systems.
* Install and commission new plant or modifications as appropriate.
* Conduct planned inspection routes on process plant and perform proactive maintenance.
* Report all engineering activities using the appropriate format in the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
* Proven track record of effective technical problem solving, fault diagnosis, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
* Experience working in a lean operating environment, preferably FMCG.
* Experience working within an operational team of varying disciplines and skill levels.
* ONC / HNC in Engineering supported by a recognized apprenticeship.
* Understanding of hazards and controls in a complex industrial environment related to food and feed production.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to balance urgent and important tasks effectively.
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