Multi-Skilled Engineer

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK. We are looking to hire a Multi-Skilled Engineer who has passion to work in a food manufacturing industry.

• Ability To Work Under Pressure
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability To Manage Contractors on Site
• Able To Read and Understand Electrical And Mechanical Drawing
• Interpersonal Skills
• FMCG Experience
• Health and Safety / Basic Food Hygiene trained
• Must be able to work on 4 on 4 off shift pattern days and nights
• Ability to look after all machinery on site often including manual handling and working at height and varying ambient condition, i.e. freezer or boiler room

Equipment & General Site Maintenance:

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on a variety of food processing machinery, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in both electrical and mechanical systems, implementing effective solutions promptly.
• Execute repairs and replacements of faulty components, minimising equipment downtime.
• To deliver Plant Uptime & Maintenance KPIs through planned, preventative & predictive maintenance.
• Traceable Reduction in MTTR.
• Improve OEE.
• High PPM output on pirana.
• Minimize Non-conformance as per the set target.
• To action improvement work where necessary and control waste, i.e. time, material and resource.

Electrical Work:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, controls, and wiring associated with food production equipment.
• Perform regular checks on electrical panels, sensors, and other components to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Mechanical Support:

• Maintain and repair mechanical components, such as motors, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to address mechanical challenges and improve equipment reliability.

Automation and Controls:

• Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to troubleshoot and enhance automation processes.
• Collaborate with the automation team to implement upgrades and modifications for increased efficiency.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Keep abreast of industry regulations and standards, implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
• Remove defective equipment, if necessary.
• Undertaking workplace inspections and audits.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
• Provide input for the development of maintenance procedures and guidelines.

Collaboration:

• To lead effective communication between shifts and complete work order on CMMS/Shire keeping own utilisation above 70% of the target.
• Liaise and manage contractors.

We are proud to offer:

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside us with available apprentice program.
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance.
• Discretionary Life Assurance.
• Discretionary Income Protection.
• Private Medical Cash Plan.
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals.
• We are committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish.
• All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us: Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento).
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre.
• 63 YO! restaurants.
• 3700 locations globally from Hawaii to Aberdeen.

Our Values: Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together.

Ready to Roll? Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...