Protea Recruitment is looking for a Maintenance Engineer with Food Manufacturing experience (preferable) looking for a night shift role. THE ROLE You will provide autonomous engineering support to the Night shift team including reactive & preventative electrical and mechanical maintenance for food manufacturing equipment and machinery. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will work closely with the Night shift Production Supervisor 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 Requirements 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 planned preventative maintenance programme targeted to reduce machine downtimes and maximise machine availability and efficiency. Carry out machinery installations as and when required.
Liaise with Engineering 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 machines changes and settings including preparation of change parts ready for minimum down time. 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 & Safety, COSHH and trading legislation and work with the rest of the management team to comply when appropriate 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 Accepting of Personal Training and Development Competent written and spoken English with strong communication Driving licence Physically fit and suited to Night shift working EXPERIENCE Previous experience in a similar role within a Food or FMCG Manufacturer 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 COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND TOOLS: FIXX Maintenance System Benefits Due diligence Protea Recruitment has authorization from our clients to advertise and recruit on their behalf. If you have not heard from one of our consultants within five working days from submission, you have not met the criteria of this vacancy set by our client and are unsuccessful in moving to the next stage.
1-3 years
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 planned preventative maintenance programme targeted to reduce machine downtimes and maximise machine availability and efficiency. Carry out machinery installations as and when required. Liaise with Engineering 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 machines changes and settings including preparation of change parts ready for minimum down time. 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 & Safety, COSHH and trading legislation and work with the rest of the management team to comply when appropriate 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 Accepting of Personal Training and Development Competent written and spoken English with strong communication Driving licence Physically fit and suited to Night shift working EXPERIENCE Previous experience in a similar role within a Food or FMCG Manufacturer 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 COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND TOOLS: FIXX Maintenance System