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JOB: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (site based)
SALARY: up to £45k basic plus overtime
LOCATION: Wolverhampton (WV10)
STATUS: Permanent
HOURS: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (40 hours)
BENEFITS: 25 days holiday, pension, overtime
My client is seeking to employ a full time Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their fast-paced cold store warehouse operation.
Reporting directly to the General Manager you will have responsibility for Engineering Technicians/Apprentices.
This role requires both mechanical and electrical expertise to ensure the continuous and efficient running of the warehouse facility, refrigeration systems, and associated equipment.
You will play a critical role in maintaining site operations, minimizing downtime, and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Always working within the company procedure and policy requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems within a cold storage environment.
* Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems (motors, control panels, sensors, PLCs) and mechanical systems (conveyors, pumps, compressors).
* Perform fault finding, root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Maintain and repair refrigeration systems, including ammonia cooling equipment (training provided if necessary).
* Ensure compliance with site health and safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
* Maintain accurate documentation of work carried out, including maintenance logs and compliance records.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in projects or installations as required.
* Liaise with operations staff and contractors to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
Department/Line Managers have responsibility for safety issues in their relevant sections, which involve:
* Ensuring the attainment of objectives within their departments through effective communication and allocation of responsibilities.
* Ensuring effective safety management within their departments through the effective implementation of site specific procedures.
* Ensuring that all employees in their departments are aware of the all site specific Health and Safety procedures and safe systems of work.
* Identifying specific training requirements where appropriate.
* Ensuring all hazards, near misses and accidents are reported and acted on, and lead accident investigations in their area of authority.
* Monitoring the attainment of department targets and objectives.
* Being involved with annual Health and Safety auditing as required.
Am I right for this role?
If you are, you will have:
* Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering or Time Served experience
* 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations certification (advantageous).
* Proven experience in a fast-paced warehousing, food production, or cold storage environment.
* Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good communication skills and attention to detail.
* Willingness to work in cold environments (PPE and appropriate clothing provided).
Desirable Skills/Qualifications
* Experience working with refrigeration systems (ammonia or glycol-based).
* Familiarity with PLC fault finding or programming
* Working knowledge of compliance and legislation (Legionella, LOLER, Fire, etc)
* Knowledge of automated warehouse systems or cold store racking equipment.
* IOSH/NEBOSH or other health and safety qualifications
If this is the job for you, then please send me your CV as soon as possible.
My client is looking to arrange interviews in the very near future
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