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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited

Driffield

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 44,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player in food production is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing a variety of machinery, including conveyors and metal detectors, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, complemented by mechanical skills, to support the engineering team in driving efficiency and reliability. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your expertise will contribute to exciting projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement of equipment availability and reliability.
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with Engineering specifications and safety policies.
  • Support the Engineering Manager in proactive maintenance strategies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Pneumatic Systems
Hydraulic Systems
Fabrication
Machining

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Conveyors
Sealers
Weighers
Metal Detectors
Depositors
Cutters

Job description

Position: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: £40-44K

Shift Pattern: Afternoons 14:00 > 22:00 Monday > Thursday / Friday 12:00 > 18:00

Our client specialises in food production and is a leading innovator in the industry. They create exciting, original products that meet the needs of today's busy consumers.

They are looking for an Engineer who has a bias towards one area of engineering, ideally electrical, and some strong knowledge and experience of working with a range of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, fabrication and machining products.

The machinery and equipment they have onsite includes conveyors, sealers, weighers, metal detectors, depositors, and cutters. An ability to service and maintain a number of these is highly advantageous, however you wouldn't be expected to be an expert in all areas.

The key elements of the role are to drive the Engineering team to continuously improve the availability and reliability of all equipment and produce products in a safe and cost-effective manner.

  1. To comply with relevant Engineering specifications, and Environmental, Health & Safety policies and current legislation.
  2. To assist the Engineering Manager with the maintenance strategy to achieve site and business goals including proactive maintenance.
  3. To assist with the implementation plan to deliver the strategy with clear accountabilities, milestones, and targets, using best practice tools and techniques.
  4. Identify compliance and improvement opportunities with respect to equipment upgrade and / or replacement and manage accordingly.
  5. Complete/task engineering workload in conjunction with the Engineering Manager and Operations colleagues.
  6. Facilitation of any staff members involved with operation of the plant has received the appropriate information and instruction as per the manufacturer's guidance and advice.
  7. To have machine/process operational skills to provide cover, supervision and offer improvement and development insight.
  8. Any other responsibilities commensurate with the post.
  9. Any other reasonable requests made by the senior team.

Schedule:

AFTERNOON SHIFT 14:00 > 22:00 Monday > Thursday / Friday 12:00 > 18:00

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Electrical Engineering: 2 years (preferred)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.

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