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Shift pattern: double day shift 06.00‑14.00 week 1 / 13.45‑22.00 week 2.
Mechanical Engineer is responsible for first‑level escalation of breakdowns within the factory, working as part of the shift engineering team to ensure mechanical, electrical, and control issues are resolved promptly. The role also includes completion of preventative maintenance work orders to support continuous production efficiency.
Main Responsibilities
* Health & Safety: Follow all PPE, LOTO, and safe working procedures, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards.
* Quality & Compliance: Maintain GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards, ensuring accurate documentation and audit readiness.
* Operational Excellence: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control breakdowns; execute planned maintenance and record activities in CMMS.
* Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to enhance equipment reliability, product quality, and operational performance.
Candidate Profile
* Time‑served Engineer with minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
* Proven experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment, ideally within food or consumer goods.
* Strong fault‑finding, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
* Effective communicator and team player with initiative, drive, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity and Disability Confidence
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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