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We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and Treatment Plant Operator to work for a FMCG client in East Yorkshire

Based near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, YO41 1HS, (5 miles from Pocklington, 13 miles from York). Due to call out responsibilities we are looking for applicants who live within a 20 mile radius of the site.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our existing team.

Role

Routine setting up and maintenance of sewing machines and tables

Repair of sewing machines as required

Repair, maintain, and attend breakdowns of all plant and machinery, including building maintenance, and any other work allocated by the Engineering Manager, Technical Engineering, Operations and Production Directors

Assist with the with the upgrade of equipment and installation of new equipment

Complete hot work permits to ensure this work is undertaken in a safe manner

Ensure maintenance activities are controlled and do not pose a risk of cross contamination

Undertake callouts as scheduled by the Technical Engineering Director

Maintain daily work records

Ensuring all safe working procedures/instructions are followed at all times whilst performing maintenance and repair work

Ensure all waste is correctly segregated and disposed of in the appropriate waste container.

To carry out daily maintenance, calibration and repairs of the Treatment Plant (training will be given), as scheduled and directed by the Engineering Manager/Technical Engineering Director

Awareness and adherence to the Company’s, Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental Policies and Procedures

Strict adherence of the Company Hygiene Policy and Procedure

The candidate would ideally meet the following criteria:

Have experience of production machinery

Have experience of paper converting machines (preferred but not essential)

Be positive & flexible

Commitment to product, quality & safety

Able to work as a team and independently

Hold a current UK driving licence

Qualifications required:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineering: 2 years (required)

Qualifications in mechanical engineering

Good knowledge of mechanical maintenance and operation of all factory machines

Good practical mechanical ability; and ability to work under minimum supervision

Hours: 40 per week when working shifts B & C, and 44 per week when working Shift A. This equates to an average of 41.3 hrs per week (Full Time Position).

Work Pattern: Working a 3-week rotating shift system, Monday to Friday with 30 minutes unpaid break.

Shift A: 6:00am to 2:30pm (Shift A will work the Saturday rota from 6:00am to 10:00am)*

Shift B: 2:00pm to 10:30pm

Shift C: 8:00am to 4:30pm (Shift C will cover remaining call out hours on a call-out basis)

*You will be required to work every 3rd Saturday