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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 52,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Beaminster, Dorset

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Shift Pattern: 07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00 (rotating days and nights)
Company Overview
Our client is a leading food manufacturer, committed to producing high-quality, sustainable and organic food products.
With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and responsible food production, the business operates across multiple European markets and has a growing portfolio of well-established food brands.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Shift Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering team at a busy food manufacturing site.
Working as part of a multi-skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and continuous operation of production machinery, utilities and engineering systems throughout your shift.
The role will involve a combination of planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown response, fault finding and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on minimising production downtime and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and Health & Safety.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or other high-volume production environments who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and solving complex engineering problems.
Key Responsibilities
  * Respond quickly and effectively to mechanical and electrical breakdowns, minimising production downtime.
  * Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with agreed maintenance schedules.
  * Complete and accurately record all planned and reactive maintenance activities through the CMMS.
  * Ensure food safety and quality remain a priority during all engineering activities.
  * Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, energy efficiency and overall plant performance.
  * Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  * Ensure site facilities and utilities remain electrically and mechanically safe.
  * Support and control contractors, including the use of Permits to Work.
  * Contribute to internal hygiene audits and continuous improvement of audit performance.
  * Work in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures and engineering standards.
Benefits
  * Competitive salary
  * Structured (phone number removed) shift pattern providing a consistent working rota.
  * Opportunity to work within a modern food manufacturing environment.
  * Access to Grocery Aid
  * Pension Scheme
  * Life Assurance
  * Opportunity for ongoing technical and personal development.
Requirements
  * Time-served engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance (or equivalent).
  * Minimum 2 years' engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment.
  * Strong multi-skilled engineering background.
  * Experience with both planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
  * Good mechanical maintenance and fabrication skills.
  * Experience working with planned maintenance systems / CMMS.
  * Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
  * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
  * Logical and structured approach to diagnosing engineering issues.
  * Experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  * Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  * Ability to work effectively as part of a team and engage with colleagues across the business.
If you are a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with FMCG or food manufacturing experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a progressive engineering environment apply here

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