Engineering Technician

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Job description

Want to earn up to an additional £300in your first 26weeks of employment? Opportunity to earn £200 for every friend or family member you refer.

Do you have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing department? Have 4 years or above Engineering experience in a variety of areas? Hold an Advanced Apprenticeship in engineering?

This position is ideally suited to someone with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering and preferably IEE 17th or 18th Edition.

Purpose of the role:
As a Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer operating from a well-established feed mill, you will optimise machinery output and product quality, and minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance and efficient breakdown response whilst maintaining a safe and healthy environment and promoting good engineering practices.

A fast-paced, dynamic Feed manufacturing environment which is noisy and dusty in some areas, manufacturing animal feeds where hygiene standards are critical. The role is predominantly factory based.

Your key responsibilities as a Multi Skilled Engineering Technician will include:
•Assist in building an up-to-date PPM system and ensuring planned maintenance is carried out professionally and promptly.
•Ensure the Engineering maintenance carried out in line with the current schedule and effective and efficient corrective action is taken.
•Quick and effective response to breakdowns, where possible identifying root cause and suggesting possible improvements to prevent further breakdowns occurring.
•Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Shift Supervisor/Mill Manager and work with the operations department to minimise plant disruption.
•Reporting and tracking lost time, cause of breakdowns, record parts used/required
•Follow good engineering standards and good hygiene practice for the department.
•Ensure all activities are carried out within company and legislative health and safety and environmental guidelines reporting any issues
•Assist in PUWER, LOLER, Risk Assessments and fall out work associated.
•Ensure compliance through regular process weigher and Liquid meter calibrations (weights and measures Act)
•Proficient in engineering operations whilst working in hazardous environments (Confined Space Entry, Hot working in confined spaces, WAH)
•Proficient in site services work procedures.
•Participate in Mechanical projects and installations - Elevators, conveyors, machine installs, machine refurbishment.
•Participate in Electrical projects and installations - Panel manufacture and installation, PLC upgrades, PAT testing, thermographic surveying.
•Efficient operations of effluent plant systems ensuring environmental compliance.
•Understand the operations of fire suppression systems - Fire Trace, Sprinkler system, Hydrant system.
•Follow the communicated escalation route for unscheduled plant downtime and minimise downtime by following a good engineering practice.
•Demonstrate understanding of environmental impacts - DSEAR, Dust controls and Explosion mitigation.
•Raise spares stock and non-stock request forms/emails.

What we are looking for:
•It is essential that you are qualified in a relevant engineering trade with 4 + years of engineering experience and an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
•You will have a full understanding of mechanical processes and assemblies including Electrical or welding/fabrication experience
•Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
•Interpersonal communication skills
•Flexibility with a positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team
•Basic computer skills for typing handovers, ordering spares etc. (Microsoft Excel, Word, emails)
•Food manufacture experience desirable
•IEE 17th or 18th Edition desirable
•PLC experience desirable
•Air and pneumatics trained desirable
•Boiler Operator Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) certification desirable

All of the facilities are Covid secure, with protective measures and precautions in place to keep our people safe which include:
•Virtual interview process
•Daily temperature screening
•Social distancing measures - including floor markers and 2m separation where possible
•Screens and barriers installed at workstations and canteens
•Face coverings required in all shared spaces
•Increased cleaning regimes across sites
•Virtual meetings and remote working

What's in it for you?
As a Multi Skilled Engineering Technician you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
•31 Days Holiday
•5% Pension
•Life Insurance
•Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today