At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct maintenance on production equipment and resolve machinery breakdowns.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturing company with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Up to £48,000 salary, 20 days holiday, pension scheme, and wellness support.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and career development in a supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team ensuring top-notch equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge; experience in food packaging is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 48000 £ per year.
Full-time Compensation: up to GBP 48,000 per year. Permanent role working Monday to Friday from 10:00 – 06:00. Salary up to £48,000.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on production equipment.
- Identify and resolve potential issues before they cause failures.
- Respond rapidly to machinery breakdowns, diagnose problems and perform repairs or report to engineering team leader if external specialists are required.
- Carry out machine adjustments, size changes and machine settings when modifications are made.
- Monitor and calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy, quality and safety standards are met.
- Keep accurate records of maintenance: PPM schedules, shift reporting, etc.
- Adhere to health & safety guidelines and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- May be involved with project work to bring equipment back to standard, assisting in production performance.
- Familiar with maintaining packing equipment; experience with pneumatic systems, horizontal flow packers, vertical form fill baggers, carton erectors, metal detectors, check weigher, X‑ray machines and bespoke hand packing/labelling lines and printers is advantageous.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems with a mechanical bias.
- Experience working within a food or manufacturing environment (desirable).
- Experience within food packaging is an advantage but not essential.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene (preferred).
- Good practice of health & safety.
- Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery including baggers, multi-heads, conveyors and packaging equipment.
- Proactive approach to maintenance and commitment to ensuring the highest levels of equipment reliability.
- Ability to train and develop colleagues when required.
- Good communication skills and ability to make decisions on the spot.
- Ability to work under pressure within a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
- Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.
- Life assurance – 2× your annual salary.
- Wellness – via our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 access to confidential telephone counselling and legal information service.
- Eye care vouchers – substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & recognition – Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts – access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings.
Multiskilled Nightshift Maintenance Engineer in St Helens employer: IPS
As a Multiskilled Nightshift Maintenance Engineer, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive compensation, a robust pension scheme, and wellness support through our Employee Assistance Programme, we foster a culture of recognition and development, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role. Join us to be part of a team that not only values your skills but also invests in your future, all while working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting that champions safety and innovation.
