We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer who has good knowledge of pneumatics to assist the engineering department. You will also look to optimise the running of the factory by resolving breakdowns and delivering maintenance to schedule. You will also look to drive improvements across the site in terms of new machinery, hygiene, quality, and performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for all reactive and proactive maintenance, whilst making sure it is carried out to the highest possible standards across the whole site.

Liaise with management on any works that are required and are in progress.

Manage maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis to regulation standards.

Perform day to day routine and preventative maintenance within the factory.

Respond promptly and efficiently to any maintenance calls that arise by all departments.

Able to prioritise the maintenance issues and delegate accordingly. To attend the breakdown of the plant and machinery when required.

Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on all types of filling equipment, tanks and conveyors as well as other associated machinery.

To carry out PPM onsite to schedule whilst always ensuring that there is a pro-active approach to planned maintenance and completion.

Deliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI’s through planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance.

Deliver improvement work on machinery and site improvement work.

Ensuring your time is managed effectively and that there is low Engineering down-time.

Monitor equipment performance and take immediate corrective action to resolve problems when they occur and escalate where needed.

To Engauge in PUWER and risk assessments.

Spares stock monitoring.

Requirements

Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.

Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.

Proven track record in a regulated environment working to GMP standards.

16th/18th edition certification desirable but not essential.

Recognised Electrical/ mechanical experience/formal engineering qualifications to NVQ Level 3, or higher in electrical or mechanical. (HNC/HND) IOSH, IPAF desirable

Experienced mechanical fault-finding skills.

Excellent Problem-solving skills.

Excellent Team working skills.

Great efficiency and organisational skills.

Must have the knowledge discipline and initiative to work independently.

Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals.

Demonstrate a sense of urgency and should be proactive in driving through continuous improvement initiatives.

Extensive experience in carrying out and analysing breakdowns.

Experience with three-phase motor drives and other production equipment.

PLC fault-finding experience desirable but not essential.

Reactive and proactive maintenance experience.

Salary competitive

Knowledge of zoned areas would be advantageous.

Work Remotely

• No

Agencies welcome provided the candidate pool meets the requested skill set

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• 18th Edition Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person