Shift Maintenance Engineer £30-35,000 Kent

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a division of a major UK Food Manufacturing Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe, their commitment to excellence impacts on every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.

Their customers are the major grocery multiples and high profile caterers / food service and require the best 365 days of the year. That means central packing and sophisticated distribution, a revolutionary supply chain in the industry which is being led and developed by our client. Only well-resourced companies can compete for such business.

We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.

Job Role

An opportunity has arisen for the requirement of a Multi-Skilled Engineer who are qualified up to or above an ONC, BTec or similar Electrical Qualification. The Multi-Skilled Engineer must be competent in Fault Finding Techniques. The role of Multi-Skilled Engineer may include general factory services, which can include pumps, control and waste water treatment.

The Multi-Skilled Engineer must have experience on working on Refrigeration and Steam Generation equipment. The Multi-Skilled Engineer must have the ability to complete engineering based projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• To work in a safe manner compliant with company Health & Safety policies.
• To plan and carry out all planned preventative maintenance so as to ensure that all plant and equipment is in good working order and all customer orders are met.
• To be responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained in a safe and efficient state, in good working order and in accordance with the recommendations and schedules of the manufacturer.
• To quickly respond to production breakdowns and carry out diagnosis, repairs and breakdown prevention actions.
• To complete these duties in a logical and efficient manner.
• To assist the engineering team with any required maintenance on site services, building fabrication.
• To complete work orders given to you by your supervisor or manager.
• To liaise with other departments within the business to ensure the smooth running of the business and develop good working relationships with these departments.

Skills & Experience:
• ONC, HNC or HND in Engineering or equivalent
• Lean thinking or similar
• Advanced or Competent at Fault Finding Techniques
• Knowledge of Refrigeration & Steam Generation Equipment
• Computer Literate – Basic Intermediate in MS Office
• Computerised maintenance management system Literate
• Ability to Fault find
• Knowledge of Electrical Regulations
• Knowledge of Safety Circuits
• Pneumatic Systems
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Ability to complete engineering based projects
• Good knowledge of Plant and Equipment on Site

If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium foods to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88 44.