Job Opportunity
Maintenance Professional - Equipment Specialist
Seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to lead equipment uptime and maintenance procedures. The ideal candidate will support the maintenance team in maintaining equipment efficiency.
The role of the Maintenance Professional involves:
* Responding to equipment breakdowns and supporting technicians as needed
* Assisting in monitoring machine reliability and identifying areas for improvement
* Liaising with production on line improvement projects and assisting with commissioning new machinery
* Training technicians and operators on equipment operation and maintenance
* Participating in the evaluation of existing Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and modifying them as necessary
* Providing on-call support and attending site if required
* Flexibility to support holiday and sickness cover for other shifts
* Playing a key role in planning and executing equipment repairs in advance of visits and audits
* Engaging with Health and Safety Compliance programs
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Minimum two years' experience as a maintenance technician
* Demonstrated ability in fault-finding and downtime issue resolution
* Machine knowledge in core processing equipment – thermoformers, bagging machines, multi-headed weighers, and cooking & freezing assets
* Experience in mentoring junior staff and having the ability to transfer technical knowledge
* Experience in managing contractor staff
Key Responsibilities:
This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have a keen interest in improving equipment efficiency and reducing downtime.
Key Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Opportunities for career growth and development
* A dynamic and supportive work environment