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Multi Skilled Engineer

Purpose

To provide a comprehensive, timely and effective mechanical maintenance service to the Production Departments and the site. Through a computerised maintenance management, system (CMMS) the Engineering department maximises the availability of plant and machinery ensuring manufacturing operations are inherently safe, effective and efficient.

Role and Responsibilities

* Promptly react to equipment failure, diagnosing faults and making good.

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance routines to the given schedules.

* Identify reoccurring equipment failures; work with Engineering management to improve long-term reliability.

* Fault find on varied process equipment such as conveyors, bottle filling, mixing, material transfer systems and mixing equipment.

* Work on various fluid and pneumatic power systems, such as hydraulics power packs, compressors, vacuum pumps.

* Carry out maintenance and major overhaul of site process plant, including process mixing equipment.

* Have basic skills in general machine shop practices.

* Understand technical drawing.

* Site services maintenance - steam, air, water.

* Work to safe Engineering procedures and site safety rules.

* Carry out weekend maintenance cover when required, paid at over-time rates.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

A nationally recognised Electrical time served apprenticeship minimum level 3 or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

* Multi Skilled - 70/30 Mechanical/Electrical.

* Aptitude for process awareness, diagnostic and resolution.

* Experience in maintaining equipment located in potentially explosive atmospheres, knowledge of DSEAR, ATEX.

* Good written and verbal communication

Experience of working in a health and safety conscious environment