Multi Skilled Engineer

Join the Journey of Engineering Excellence

Are you passionate about engineering? Ready to embark on a new challenge? Our client is a progressive and inclusive leader in Feed Manufacturing, and we invite you to become an integral part of their Engineering Team. We’re searching for a highly skilled and motivated Multi Skilled Engineer to join our client in their expanding Engineering team based in Herefordshire.

About the Role:

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, your mission is to optimize machinery output, elevate product quality, and minimize plant downtime. You’ll achieve this through effective preventative maintenance and swift responses, all while upholding a safe and healthy environment and championing engineering best practices.

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer
Location : Herefordshire
Salary: £36,232.56, with an additional shift allowance of £3,603.60.

A Glimpse into Your Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate in the creation of a cutting-edge PPM system, ensuring professional and timely planned maintenance.
  • Execute engineering maintenance in alignment with the current schedule, swiftly implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Rapidly and effectively respond to breakdowns, identifying root causes and proposing preventative measures.
  • Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Shift Supervisor/Mill Manager, working closely with operations to minimize disruptions.
  • Maintain meticulous records of lost time, breakdown causes, and required parts.
  • Uphold high engineering standards and hygiene practices.
  • Ensure all activities adhere to company and legislative health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
  • Assist with PUWER, LOLER, Risk Assessments, and related tasks.
  • Ensure compliance through routine weigher and Liquid meter calibrations.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in engineering operations in hazardous environments, including confined space work, hot work, and working at heights.
  • Participate in mechanical and electrical projects and installations.
  • Efficiently operate effluent plant systems for environmental compliance.
  • Understand and manage fire suppression systems.
  • Follow established escalation routes for unscheduled plant downtime and minimize it through sound engineering practices.
  • Have a grasp of environmental impacts, including DSEAR, dust controls, and explosion mitigation.
  • Initiate spares stock and non-stock request forms/emails.

Qualifications for Success:

  • Essential qualifications: Relevant engineering trade qualification, 4+ years of engineering experience, and an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering.
  • Comprehensive understanding of mechanical processes and assemblies, with electrical or welding/fabrication experience.
  • Self-motivated, capable of multitasking, and thriving in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, emails) for record-keeping and spares ordering.
  • Food manufacturing experience is desirable.
  • IEE 17th or 18th Edition qualification is desirable.
  • PLC experience is desirable.
  • Air and pneumatics training is desirable.
  • Boiler Operator Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) certification is desirable.

What’s in it for You:

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you’ll thrive in a secure, supportive, and progressive environment. We’re dedicated to being more than just an employer. We’re your partner on this journey and will provide you with:

  • A secure, supportive, and progressive working environment where your contributions and achievements are celebrated.
  • Comprehensive training and continuous development opportunities as you carve your career path with us.
  • A competitive benefits package that includes 31 days of holiday, pension contribution, life insurance, and various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources.

MEET YOUR CONSULTANT

Andrea Trafford

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity can you please complete the form below and attach your CV.

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