MultiSkilled Engineer
Line Manager: Engineering Team Leader
Location: Grantham
We are currently recruiting a Multiskilled Engineer to provide technical support in the correction, prevention and elimination of technical problems for the site. To work with production during factory start up.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible that the company Health, Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies are adhered to.
* Responsible for managing and closing out all equipment failures, work orders and PPM jobs.
* Responsible for data entry on to Holistech for all parts used & jobs raised & completed.
* Responsible for housekeeping of all workshop areas and ensuring that the department is audit ready at all times.
* Responsible for your own engineering hand back procedures.
* Ensure all work is carried out to specification and that food safety standards are met.
* Ensure that targets are met using the appropriate technical support in the correction, prevention and elimination of problems.
* Demonstrate a clear teamwork ethos with the Engineering department and across other departments.
* Excellent timekeeping, attendance and adherence to company procedures.
* Chooses the most appropriate method and tools for communication.
* Respond promptly and effectively to ensure quick resolution to any issues to minimize any downtime, quality and efficiency problems.
* Participate constructively as a member of the department, keeping everyone informed and proactively share your knowledge and expertise within the team.
* Understand and contribute using a range of risk assessment techniques in order to ensure safety of plant, equipment and people.
* Support a culture that enhances behavioural awareness of quality, safety and the environment.
* Demonstrate good behavioural and safety principles in all activities.
* Continually strive to reduce costs whilst ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.
* Be adaptable to any shift pattern that the company deems necessary for the business
Essential Criteria:
* A recognised qualification for mechanical and electrical engineering
* Technical Hands-On Engineering Experience, preferably through recognised time-served apprenticeship within food manufacturing
* Technical qualifications and competence in mechanical/electrical
* BTEC Engineering certificate/equivalent qualification
* Broad Knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical & PLC/Inverter Assets
* Skills and capability to logically diagnose and fault find on a variety of equipment/situations.
* Strong experience in ensuring safe working and safe systems of work is utilised and followed.
* Experience of risk assessing maintenance activity and controlling safe working practices
* Experience of working on high hazard equipment & competent in undertaking safe isolation
* Strong evidence of good interpersonal, communications and customer engagement skills
* Specific experience of clarifying priorities to customers in a busy environment
* Proven ability to get the best from a diverse team through a calm and clear approach.
* Ability to engage positively with production to ensure equipment release for maintenance
Desirable Criteria:
* Specific experience of Total Productive Maintenance or ‘Operator-Led' Asset Care
* Knowledge of Statutory Compliance obligations – particularly high-risk utilities topics
* Knowledge and use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
* Ability to interrogate and program PLCs.
* Experience of working with OEM suppliers to drive improve machine performance /reduce costs.
* Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P. System
* Proven track record of mentoring within an engineering team.
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