Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures.
Being a Maintenance Technician, you will be a part of the Sense Colour Maintenance team working on-site in Overseal, Derbyshire and reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager. The Overseal site is a manufacturer of Food Ingredients. You will perform mechanical and some electrical repairs, preventative maintenance and installation of equipment promptly to minimise changes to site operations, all within your capabilities following the site training matrix. The hours are 40 per week on a shift rota covering the hours 6am to 10pm. (Wk 1 6-2, Wk2 8-4, Wk3 6-2, Wk4 2-10)
You will:
- Maintain a CMMS planned preventative maintenance system, SAP
- Manage routine, preventative and planned maintenance of the plant and equipment.
- Work with contractors on projects and maintaining equipment
- Provide technical support/input to projects
- Respond to emergency breakdowns including finding and fixing faults
- Perform modifications and installations
- Provide on call cover and work overtime when requested
You have:
- Served a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years experience in a similar role
- Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent qualification
- Some knowledge of electrical systems including control systems or mechanical systems if electrically qualified
- Mechanical Electrical repairs and fault finding skills
- Experience of welding and fabrication
- Some Electrical knowledge
- Be conversant with Health and Safety requirements and to perform tasks under current legislation
- Use hand power tools
Our Benefits:
- Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Health Insurance
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Pension Scheme
- Discounted Shopping and Bike 2 Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Fragrance Purchases
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
Givaudan Careers Maintenance Engineer employer: Givaudan
Givaudan is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture in Overseal, Derbyshire, where employees are encouraged to thrive and collaborate within a diverse team. With a strong focus on employee growth, Givaudan offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional development, all while contributing to meaningful innovations that enhance the quality of life for billions. Join us to make a positive impact in a supportive environment that values your unique contributions.
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How to prepare for a job interview at Givaudan
✨Know Your Stuff
Make sure you brush up on your mechanical and electrical repair skills. Givaudan is looking for someone with solid experience, so be ready to discuss specific projects you've worked on and the challenges you faced. Highlight your knowledge of CMMS and SAP systems, as well as any relevant qualifications.
✨Show Your Team Spirit
Givaudan values collaboration, so be prepared to talk about how you've worked with others in past roles. Share examples of how you've supported colleagues or worked with contractors on maintenance projects. This will show that you're a team player who can thrive in their inspiring culture.
✨Safety First
Familiarise yourself with health and safety regulations relevant to maintenance work. Be ready to discuss how you've implemented safety measures in previous roles. This will demonstrate your commitment to maintaining a safe working environment, which is crucial in a manufacturing setting.
✨Be Ready for Problem-Solving
Expect questions about how you handle emergency breakdowns and fault-finding. Prepare some examples of past experiences where you successfully diagnosed and fixed issues under pressure. This will showcase your technical skills and your ability to think on your feet.
