Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

The successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Ensuring all factory premises, plant and equipment are maintained correctly and safely to a good working order.
• Responding to breakdowns in a quick, timely manner and complete associated paperwork.
• Pre-start production checks to be completed daily.
• Conduct continuous machine observation and measurement during the shift, identifying potential failure or deterioration in output, waste or quality performance from machine standards.
• Determining the cause of potential failure or performance deterioration, and either complete remedial work during the shift or brief the manager on the issue, cause and recommended solution.
• Adhere to company Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Policy.
• Ensuring audit works are actioned and recorded in line with management timelines.
• Preventing production downtime, accidents or injuries through planned preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of machinery during the shift, identifying potential safety risks and taking necessary actions to remove the hazard.
• Ensuring equipment is handed back to Production in 100% safe condition.
• Conducting a risk assessment prior to any maintenance work and ensure conclusions are implemented before work starts, to remove hazards to both staff and meat products.
• Attending training sessions or courses at the request of the Engineering Manager.
• Liaising with Production, Technical, Hygiene and Management, maintaining a good team-focused approach at all times.