This position requires a diligent Maintenance Engineer keen to support an FMCG environment. The role will involve maintaining equipment, managing breakdowns and driving improvements within the engineering department.
Client Details
Our client is a top player in the FMCG industry. Renowned for their high-quality product range, they are constantly seeking to expand their team in Manchester.
Description
- Carry out and record all engineering tasks on the assigned lines/equipment in a timely and safe manner, whether they are electrical or mechanical.
- Produce and action T-cards for all planned jobs on the assigned lines.
- Communicate effectively within your shift and across other shifts regarding the technical status of the assigned line/equipment.
- Ensure lines are left in a fully functioning state for the next shift, conducting an effective shift handover with comprehensive reports. Maintain the end-of-line engineering downtime record sheets.
- Collaborate with the maintenance planner and stores personnel for the planning and provision of spares and materials for equipment.
- Liaise with the Engineering Team Manager for workload planning and technical support.
- Correctly record all downtime in the SAP system. Identify and implement Continuous Improvement (CI) activities with line production colleagues and create T-cards for these.
- Conduct changeover activities with production colleagues, contributing to Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) programs and other lean activities.
- Support and guide Senior Operators in performing cleaning schedules.
- Help identify and adhere to standard settings for all equipment.
- Provide technical training to production colleagues and engineering apprentices on assigned equipment.
- Engage in self-training to maintain and enhance your skill and knowledge base, working towards the Electrician Plus skill-set and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Maintain and improve housekeeping standards.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements for COMAH, ATEX/DSEAR, and other relevant areas, including performing level control proof-testing procedures.
- Take responsibility within the Emergency Evacuation Plan by fulfilling the Engineering Investigation Team role, presenting yourself in emergencies, and fully understanding your duties by attending practice sessions and performing weekly fire alarm tests.
- Have a working knowledge of site fire alarm systems and emergency shutdown and isolation procedures.
- Comply with Permit To Work systems, Isolation Procedures, and all other Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication, overhaul of spare modules, and planned downtime activities in collaboration with the maintenance team.
- Accurately record all parts used for maintenance and repair, booking them out against the line/equipment.
- Contribute to, and where appropriate, take ownership of improvement/replacement projects.
- Perform all required production tasks as part of the line crew on the assigned line.
- Maintain change-parts shadow boards to support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) levels on assigned line/equipment.
Profile
A successful Maintenance Engineer should have:
- Experience working within the FMCG industry.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- A commitment to adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Engineering skills obtained through a time-served apprenticeship or equivalent (NVQ Level 3).
- Multi-skilled with basic electrical competency.
- Continuous improvement and root cause analysis skills.
Job Offer
- Pension scheme: Standard Life DC salary sacrifice scheme see your contract of employment for the details.
- Life Insurance: three times annual base salary
- Private Health Care: AXA, see your contract of employment for the details (incl. the option to subscribe family members at a standard premium)
- Holiday entitlement: 30 days per annum plus 3 days statutory (pro-rated in hours accordingly)
- Additional holiday entitlement: 1 day for 15-, 25- and 30-years continuous service
- Thank You Days: option of 3 days extra holiday per annum for full attendance (see Company Handbook for details), again pro-rated accordingly.
- Free company shop each month
- Discounted benefit scheme
- Free Stella Menopause app
If you're a Maintenance Engineer looking to take your career to the next level with a leading FMCG company, don't hesitate to apply today!