THE ROLE: (previous applicants need not apply)
The role is responsible for providing electrical and/or multiskilled engineering support to the production team, including both reactive & preventative electrical and mechanical maintenance for food manufacturing equipment and machinery that produces more than 4 million Kg of product annually.
HOURS OF WORK:
Rotational Shift pattern,
Sunday to Thursday 10pm-6am (nightshift)
Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm (dayshift)
Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm (backshift)
SALARY:
Depending on experience £40K +
REPORTING TO:
Engineering Coordinator/Operations Manager, working closely with production and other teams onsite.
THE PERSON:
QUALIFICATIONS - one or more
* Ideally, 18th Edition qualified
* Time served
* Qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer (Level 3 or equivalent)
* HNC level in electrical engineering
* BTECH/ONC qualification as a minimum in either Electrical C&G 2330 Level 3
* Electro – technical certificate combined with NVQ 3 Electrical Maintenance
* Modern Engineering Apprenticeship SVQ
* Multi-skilled Engineer
EXPERIENCE:
* Previous experience in a similar role within a Food or FMCG Manufacturer, however may consider other experience as long as it is within a manufacturing environment.
* You must be able to be capable of installation, maintenance, test and repair of the equipment. Proactive problem solver with a can-do attitude who is keen to learn & be part of a successful team
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
* Good team worker
* Technical problem solver with clear and concise decision/action
* Planning and prioritising workload
* Organisation of time and efficiency
* Pressurised ability to deliver to timeframes and priorities
* Competent written and spoken English with strong communication
* Driving licence
* Physically fit to work in a cold, fast paced environment and the ability to work a 3 shift rotational pattern.
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
* Minimise machine downtime
* Prevent manufacturing lost time
* Achievement of the Preventative Maintenance Plan
* Audit ready 24/7 – relevant paperwork and quality audits completed, generating continuous improvement ideas
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Keep the plant and machinery running for production needs.
* Repair machinery breakdowns quickly and efficiently to keep production running.
* Plan and carry out an ongoing preventative maintenance programme targeted to reduce machine downtimes and maximise machine availability and efficiency.
* Carry out machinery installations as and when required.
* Liaise with the Operations Manager, engineering colleagues and production teams to ensure work priorities and production needs are met.
* Comply with shift handover procedure.
* Ensure planned and preventative maintenance documentation is available, updated, and current for all production and support equipment.
* Support factory operatives in performing machine changes and settings including preparation of change parts ready for minimum downtime.
* Ensure stock and spares control including development and updating of critical spares listing for all equipment and production lines.
* Ensure all H & S responsibilities are adhered to.
* Keep abreast of Food Safety, Health and safety, COSHH and trading legislation and work with the rest of the management team to comply when appropriate.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND TOOLS:
FIXX Maintenance System
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kirkcaldy KY1 2YG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Please write a short note as to your suitability for this position and state your salary expectation.
Experience:
* Electrical: 1 year (required)
* Mechanical engineering: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Engineering Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person