Global Highland is recruiting on behalf of our client, a food production business, for a practical and reliable Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician to support the smooth and efficient running of its packhouse operations. This can either be a full time or part time position with a minimum of 20 hours for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, inspections and servicing of factory machinery, production equipment and site facilities. Working closely with production and quality teams, you will help minimise equipment breakdowns, reduce downtime and ensure that all machinery operates safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a hands-on maintenance background who enjoys problem-solving and working in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Machinery Maintenance and Repairs
Carry out routine inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance of factory machinery and equipment.
Diagnose faults and respond to breakdowns across production and packing lines.
Maintain conveyors, grading machines, packing machines, labelling equipment, weighing scales and other packhouse machinery.
Identify potential mechanical or electrical faults and report issues before they result in production downtime.
Assist with the installation, adjustment and commissioning of new equipment.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests from production supervisors.
Preventative Maintenance
Follow planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, servicing, repairs and spare parts used.
Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce recurring breakdowns.
Ensure tools, spare parts and maintenance equipment are kept in good condition and readily available.
Health, Safety and Food Safety
Comply with all company health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Follow approved machinery isolation and lockout/tagout procedures before carrying out maintenance.
Maintain clean, organised and hazard-free maintenance areas.
Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product safety, packaging integrity or hygiene standards.
Prevent contamination from tools, lubricants, metal fragments, loose components...
Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician in Inverness employer: Global Highland
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