Maintenance Engineer

Science In Sport Group is a world leader in sports and performance nutrition. We have two highly regarded brands; SiS and PhD Nutrition, which provide optimal performance nutritional solutions for professional athletes, sports and fitness enthusiasts, and the active lifestyle community.

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the world-class manufacturing facility by ensuring production runs as efficiently as possible, including the safety of the team, the quality of our brands, a continuous improvement mindset, and tight labour control that results in quality customer service. You will work closely with Warehouse, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience to achieve shared targets and be willing to support other departments when needed.

Contract: Permanent

Hourly rate: £24.08 - £25.29 per hour

Working Hours: Shift pattern - Days (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off) 40.5 hours per week

Location: Blackburn

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Product discount
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%
• Free SiS & PhD products in the vending machines
• Free eye tests

Your 4 most important responsibilities:

• Carry out preventative maintenance diligently, in line with advised timeframes and procedures.
• Timely response to equipment breakdowns with decisive, effective resolutions using root-cause principles and engineering best practice.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting and implementing changes to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
• Strictly adhere to health, safety, food safety, and environmental policies in all activities.

Accountability – what you are responsible for delivering:

• Consistent use of computerised maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring all necessary work detail is recorded.
• Personal responsibility for issuing spare parts for work completed, ensuring CMMS inventory is always up-to-date.
• Oversee contractors, ensuring compliance with work permits and site protocols.
• Support the development of production personnel in improving the efficiency of equipment setup and product changeovers.
• Adherence to purchasing protocols – POs raised & approved before committing to spend.
• Support production trials, providing engineering insights for process improvement.
• Maintain workshop and toolbox standards.

Capability – the skills and behaviours required to do this job well:

• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical engineering principles, particularly in an FMCG food manufacturing setting.
• Able to identify root causes of equipment failure and develop creative solutions for recurring issues.
• Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Able to efficiently prioritise tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Meticulous attention to detail for ensuring quality and accuracy in all engineering activities.
• Proficiency in acquiring new skills and knowledge to effectively support new automation and process technologies.

Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job:

• Performance will be discussed in 1-2-1’s with the Senior Engineering Lead, every six weeks.
• Weekly distribution of department KPI’s will provide a live view of current department position vs targets.
• Right First Time mindset - No downtime, quality, or safety issues occur as a result of any work completed.
• Production operators express their confidence in your ability to support them with technical issues.
• Spares stock is maintained, with no excess lost time from lack of parts on-hand.
• Internal audits demonstrate department compliance with company health and safety, quality, and environmental policies.

Attributes – experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role:

• Maintains composure and effectiveness under high-pressure situations.
• Proactive in identifying and addressing asset reliability risks.
• Shows initiative in suggesting improvements and takes charge of implementing solutions.
• Exhibits consistent honesty and integrity, upholding company values.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Collaborative mentality, showing willingness to assist colleagues.
• Drive to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Capable of making informed decisions quickly and confidently.

Science in Sport Group is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace.