Maintenance Engineer Opportunity
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
This role is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a background in mechanical repairs and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical systems, including high-speed packing, automation, electro/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and facilities maintenance.
The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for:
- Identifying and carrying out preventative maintenance outside formal maintenance programs.
- Fully supporting the production team's technical requirements.
- Utilizing knowledge and available materials to minimize production downtime.
- Collaborating with other maintenance operatives in a team environment.
- Setting up and changing over machines for different products.
Key qualifications and skills include:
- A strong mechanical aptitude and qualification.
- Ability to read mechanical schematic drawings.
- Experience using multi-meter and troubleshooting electrical faults.
- Good understanding of automation and automated environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work within a team but also independently.
- Automation literacy and comfort with modern equipment control interfaces.
A successful candidate will be highly motivated, able to work on their own initiative, and possess excellent team-player and self-motivated qualities.
About the Role:
This Maintenance Engineer opportunity involves working in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the food sector. The ideal candidate will be able to start at 4am or 7am on a rotation basis and work a 5 or 6-day week, depending on coverage requirements.
Duties Involve:
- Mechanical repairs and maintenance.
- Preventative maintenance.
- Technical support for production lines and processes.
- Minimizing production downtime.
- Team collaboration.
- Equipment setup and changeover.
- Facilities maintenance.
Requirements:
- Strong mechanical skills and qualification.
- Multi-meter usage and electrical fault troubleshooting.
- Automation understanding and interface familiarity.
- Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of the organization.