At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair production equipment while ensuring maximum output.
- Company: Leading manufacturing client in Ayrshire with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £51,000, flexible shifts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and engage with suppliers for service improvement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the manufacturing sector.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years experience in FMCG or GMP environments.
The predicted salary is between 45900 - 56100 £ per year.
I am currently recruiting for a number of roles for a Manufacturing client in Ayrshire.
Non food.
Please see details below. 3 / 2 Shift Pattern Days / Nights £51,000 Key
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair all production and process manufacturing equipment.
- To undertake tasks in line with maintenance requisition requests.
- To conduct PPM (planned preventative maintenance) tasks as required.
- To prioritise workload in liaison with Engineering Manager, to provide the most effective maintenance service possible thus maximising production output.
- Undertake On call duties as & when required by Engineering rota.
- Must be a time-served Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing / engineering
- Self-motivated individual with ability to lead by example.
- Good team player but can work on own when required.
- Good timekeeper, flexible & willing to work out with normal hours, if required
- Ensure area of responsibility housekeeping is of a high standard
- Complete engineering projects as assigned by management
- Actively engage with suppliers to improve service levels and reduce costs.
- Ensure that all Quality Systems are followed.
- Experience of working within a COMAH site a distinct advantage The successful candidate will have:
- Maintenance system skills preferably using electronic maintenance management systems. (CMMS) knowledge would be an advantage
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering required (or equivalent)
- Experience ideally gained over a period of 3+ years in FMCG and/or GMP environment
- Knowledge of pneumatic circuits
- Demonstratable fault finding skills
- Electrical controls knowledge – plc’s, invertors etc would be advantageous
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work to meet business requirements
- Ability to work shifts
- Health and Safety knowledge
- Full, clean driving license
- Needs to be able to work independently and safely with minimal guidance
- Excellent communication and customer services skills
- Uses Microsoft Office tools, PC literate
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