Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing maintenance and project activities within the factory, balancing both hands-on and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and execute scheduled maintenance activities and project tasks to maximize plant efficiency and uptime.
* Work closely with production teams to align engineering activities with production demands.
* Coordinate and oversee subcontractors to ensure compliance with site, company, and safety requirements, including documentation such as Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Lift Plans, and Reports.
Safety & Compliance
* Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards in all tasks.
* Support the management of the HACCP plan and adhere to feed safety regulations across raw materials, intermediates, and final products.
* Verify all completed works are tested to meet duty conditions before returning equipment to production.
Preventative Maintenance & Systems Management
* Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to enhance and maintain the factory's Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
* Document maintenance activities and update records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) – 'PEMAC'.
* Prioritize, allocate, and monitor daily tasks to ensure optimal performance and compliance with standards.
Team Development & Training
* Provide guidance to staff on engineering best practices and troubleshoot process or engineering issues.
* Identify training needs within the team to foster continuous improvement and ensure competence.
* Develop and maintain clear engineering instructions for all procedures to support consistent standards.
Resource Management
1. Oversee competitive purchasing of engineering services, parts, and consumables, maintaining cost efficiency.
2. Ensure essential engineering spares are available, identifiable, and organized within the site inventory system.
3. Promote a proactive,