Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

• Location: Canterbury, Kent
• Shifts: 28-day continental rotation (14 days on, 14 days off)
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, alternating between 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Salary: £53,675

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist the Engineering Manager in creating a high-performing team aimed at achieving zero breakdowns and eliminating machine setup issues.
• Perform planned mechanical maintenance tasks autonomously to maximise machinery uptime and minimise production disruption.
• Support reactive mechanical maintenance tasks proactively, ensuring minimal production downtime in collaboration with the Engineering Manager.
• Conduct mechanical installations and adjustments, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Help in creating and reviewing mechanical risk assessments, SOPs, OPLs, and Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
• Conduct effective fault diagnosis using mechanical root cause analysis to identify problems and determine solutions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, service providers, and department managers.
• Suggest mechanical process improvements to foster a culture of continuous improvement and support future business growth.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Reliable, hard-working, and enthusiastic individual.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally within fresh produce or FMCG.
• Formal Qualification in Mechanical Engineering with significant experience in mechanical maintenance and installations.
• Proficient in mechanical systems and good IT skills for producing well-presented documentation and reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across various departments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Involvement in projects that focus on sustainability and innovation.

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