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Multi:Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)
Salary: GBP57,750 / year
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Rotating shifts: 12:00:24:00 / 07:00:19:00, adjusting to 09:00:21:00 during peak/quiet seasonal periods)
Location: South East England
About The Company
We are a leading, well-established food manufacturing business with a rich family heritage spanning over 75 years. As a major supplier of premium British fruit, our business thrives on a blend of traditional values and modern automation. We are currently seeking a dynamic and diligent Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join our growing engineering team and ensure the smooth running of our state-of-the-art facility.
The Role
The purpose of this role is to facilitate the planned, preventative (PPM), and reactive maintenance of a wide range of production and packaging machinery. You will play a pivotal role in minimizing downtime and driving continuous improvements across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all production machinery and facility equipment are maintained to optimum efficiency standards.
- Utilize advanced fault-finding techniques to react quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns, communicating clearly with production teams.
- Execute a systematic planned maintenance programme to minimize downtime and reduce business cost impacts.
- Manage a stock of critical spare parts and handle ordering for upcoming service and repair work.
- Assist with the installation, modification, and commissioning of new site equipment.
- Maintain strict adherence to all health and safety regulations, ensuring work is carried out safely.
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The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong electrical foundation paired with robust mechanical skills, ideally gained within a fast-paced manufacturing or food production environment.
Requirements
Qualifications: Served electrical apprenticeship (City and Guilds), HNC, ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, or equivalent.
Experience: Proven track record as a Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong PLC fault-finding and diagnostics experience.
Systems: Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).
Skills: Exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Communication: Effective communication skills; ability to engage with all levels of the business (Minimum B2 English proficiency).
Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple tasks, reprioritize under pressure, and manage stakeholder expectations.
What's on Offer
Our client highly values loyalty and employee well-being, offering a comprehensive benefits package that stands out in the industry:
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- Generous Holiday: 22.5 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus a loyalty scheme earning an extra day of holiday for every 2 years of service.
- Financial Security: Secure your future with an automatic enrollment pension scheme after 3 months (5 employee / 3 employer contribution) and reliable fortnightly pay.
- Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Private GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and eyecare vouchers.
- Growth and Development: Access to an extensive, multi-language learning platform, English language training opportunities, and study sponsorship.
- Relocation Support: Company accommodation is available on-site/nearby if required.
- Perks: Free onsite parking, exclusive corporate retail discounts, free fresh fruit on-site, free biannual will-writing services, and festive staff events.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or add.
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