Multi-Skilled Engineer in Kent

Located in Tonbridge, our client is a Fresh Produce Company and is seeking 2 Multi-Skilled Engineers with a background in either Fresh Produce or FMCG. As one of a team of Multi-Skilled Engineers, this role is key in assisting the Operations teams in achieving maximum productivity by minimising downtime through plant maintenance, repairs and improvement. Supports ongoing building maintenance to ensure the client remains a safe operating environment which meets the needs of the people working here.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete fault finding, planned and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to the highest standards, maximising equipment reliability and performance.
• Participate in the installation of new equipment or movement of existing equipment as required, in line with agreed timescales and to manufacturer’s standard.
• Respond to requests for assistance, carry out fault finding, problem-solving, establish root cause fixes and address equipment and building issues.
• Consider cost implications when carrying out designated tasks to minimise wasted time, materials and resource costs.
• Acquire appropriate parts from the store and record to ensure accurate stock control.
• If stock is unavailable, ensure parts are ordered for repairs to be completed as soon as possible.
• Pro-actively communicate with the Operations team to ensure any downtime can be effectively managed with minimum impact.
• Replace parts where necessary and assemble machines within agreed timescales and in line with manufacturer’s standard.
• Complete all necessary documentation and update relevant systems, ensuring data records are kept up to date, accurate and audit-ready.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements, including the design and fabrication of equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance of the building and plant equipment, including testing of the fire alarm system.
• Share knowledge with Engineering and Operations staff to ensure safe and correct use of plant and machinery.
• Comply with food safety standards and controls to ensure all work is carried out correctly and safely.
• Ensure daily and weekly KPIs are met.
• Be aware of Group and Company Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
• Report all accidents, near misses, unsafe acts or conditions noted throughout the business to the Health and Safety Manager through the 'HUB’.

Person Specification:

• Have demonstrable skill, knowledge and previous experience as an Engineer with a 'right first time’ work ethic, comfortable in using root cause analysis to determine the underlying reasons for issues in a systematic way and to then act on findings.
• Experience of working in a variety of backgrounds and with a range of production machinery and electrical installations in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of motors and how these are powered in addition to the related mechanical problems that can arise.
• Enjoys working as part of a team whilst being able to make standalone decisions when needed; has the courage to stand up for continuous improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Disposition must be confident, reliable, accurate, self-motivated, inquisitive, having the ability to communicate well with colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Exhibiting positive behaviours and professionalism at all times, even in difficult situations, building collaborative relationships across the business.
• Have good IT skills and knowledge of Health and Safety including Machinery Directive, PUWER, COSHH, and Electricity at Work Act.
• Ideally having Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or experience in continuous improvement projects and Managing Safely (IOSH).
• Must have HNC in Electrical Engineering or electrical engineering apprenticeship and current electrical wiring standards and industrial machine control along with safety circuit knowledge and experience.
• Notify your Line Manager of any procedures or work arrangements that you do not understand or feel competent to undertake.
• Co-operate with the Company at all times to ensure that the work is undertaken both effectively and safely.
• Use safety equipment or clothing provided in a proper manner and for the purpose intended.
• Work in accordance with any Health and Safety instruction or training that has been given.
• Any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business.

The successful candidates must be willing to work on a shift pattern. Good benefits.