Multi-Skilled Engineer

Protea Recruitment New role:

Job Title:Multi-Skilled Engineer

Industry: FMCG

Product: Food

Location: Chester

We are currently expanding our engineering team and looking for a multi-skilled operative for preventative, scheduled and reactive maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards and maximising machine efficiencies.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work with shrink wrappers, pumps, drives, inkjet labellers, mixers, conveyor belts, etc. along with general mechanical work and other manufacturing process machinery.

To carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and reduce quality issues. Driving continuous improvement of all machinery, equipment, and ways of working in line with business strategy is key as well as compliance with legislative, business and site procedures and practices.

Essential

Demonstrable experience in a similar engineering role

Qualified electrically or mechanically (or time served) with demonstrable experience to prove you are a multi-skilled engineer.

Proven desire and ability to deliver success.

Passion to learn new machinery and engage with machine manufacturers to build your engineering skills and competence.

Great communicator.

A true problem solver in all areas whilst maintaining Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards, abiding by GMP and food handling hygiene standards to provide maximum manufacturing efficiency

What you will contribute

Fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs of plant and site service equipment

Planned maintenance and Maintenance requests.

Adherence to statutory checks and GMP

Involvement in CI and Capital projects

Supporting shift manager in all failures

Upkeep of stores and all Engineering Technical documentation.

Support and coach relevant employees in all aspects of shared maintenance

Undertake training and upskilling programs as directed by business needs.

Provide effective 24/7 equipment care

Deliver effective communication Engineering meetings and handovers

Make decisions within the framework of site policies and compliance

What you bring

Recognised Engineer Apprenticeship (electrical, mechanical or multi-skilled ONC/BTEC/HNC

Knowledge of:

MS Office

Pneumatics

Steam Systems

Hydraulic systems

Plc Siemens S7,S5

Inverters

FMCG experience, Food Industry (desirable)

Ability to work within a team and on own intuition