Why This Role Is Valuable:

As our Multi Skilled Engineer you will;

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities on machinery and equipment in line with the scheduled plan, ensuring that equipment is fit for purpose on a shift / daily basis and that associated paperwork is updated and tracked, as per PPM schedules to aid an efficient Maintenance Plan.
• Report all deficiencies to the Engineering Manager or relevant department Manager for action.
• Complete all activities in line with the daily work plan. Work with the line supervisors and operatives to assist & train in key areas of setup in order to minimise production downtime from machinery problems.
• Support the relevant departments to ensure that SOPs are in place and followed according to the procedure.
• Attend breakdowns as necessary and repair in a safe and timely manner.
• Document and monitor all downtime and breakdowns. Complete all relevant service sheets, breakdown reports and breakdown analysis to ensure that accurate information is recorded on all engineering activity and issues. Provide relevant information at shift handover to monitor daily works completed.
• Carry out repairs to production machinery and equipment. Provide support to other Engineers during major breakdowns or where a number of operational engineering priorities exist.
• Contribute to the development of relevant policies and procedures and Health & Safety documentation to ensure that all activity complies with relevant legislation.
• Take personal accountability (and provide advice and guidance to Production operatives) for the safe handling of plant and equipment.
• Ensure that all housekeeping standards are maintained on a daily basis in the work place and that all activity complies with relevant Health & Safety and on-site procedures.
• Complete risk assessments and method statements as and when required.
• Control activities of contractors onsite, ensuring that all permits to work and relevant documentation is completed, approved and executed in a safe manner and in line with company procedures.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to ensure that all spare parts are budgeted and accounted for, and that accurate records are maintained of parts used, striving to reduce contractor costs by completing work internally where possible.
• Raise purchase orders for all spare parts and works required onsite and maintain accurate records of parts ordered, detailing any periods of long lead time that may affect stock shortages.
• Support the relevant departments to ensure that SOPs are in place and followed according to the procedure.
• Follow all health and safety policies, practices and standards always, taking personal accountability for safe working practices.

What You Bring To The Role:

• Electrical skills and Mechanical skills
• Electrical control systems knowledge
• Experience of Engineering and Maintenance within a Food Production environment
• Minimum of Level 3 qualification in Engineering/Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Detailed understanding of manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of PLCs

Our Interview Process:

Our interview process is designed to be thorough yet supportive. This process includes a first stage via Teams to allow us to get to know you better and to understand your skills and experiences and, if successful, a second stage face-to-face interview that will build upon the first stage and give you the opportunity to get a feel for Ornua and the environment in which you will be working.

About Ornua:

Ornua has ambitious growth plans and we’re building a team to help enable and accelerate that growth. We are looking for people who share our values, are curious, forward-looking, take ownership and work together to build a future for themselves and Ornua.

Would you like to make an impact?

To learn more, please visit Ornua at www.ornua.com.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Ornua values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We also strongly encourage women and other underrepresented groups in the manufacturing industry to apply. Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and will be instrumental in driving our company’s continued success. Join us in shaping a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable future.

Accessibility:

Ornua is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We will make every effort to provide for any reasonable accessibility needs you may have during your employment with us. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know — we’re here to support you.