Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
*Location: Canterbury, Kent
*Shifts: 28-day continental rotation (14 days on, 14 days off)
*Hours: 12-hour shifts, alternating between 6am–6pm and 6pm–6am
*Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
*Salary: £53,675
Day-to-day of the role:
*Assist the Engineering Manager in creating a high-performing team aimed at achieving zero breakdowns and eliminating machine setup issues.
*Perform planned mechanical maintenance tasks autonomously to maximise machinery uptime and minimise production disruption.
*Support reactive mechanical maintenance tasks proactively, ensuring minimal production downtime in collaboration with the Engineering Manager.
*Conduct mechanical installations and adjustments, adhering to health and safety standards.
*Help in creating and reviewing mechanical risk assessments, SOPs, OPLs, and Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
*Conduct effective fault diagnosis using mechanical root cause analysis to identify problems and determine solutions.
*Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, service providers, and department managers.
*Suggest mechanical process improvements to foster a culture of continuous improvement and support future business growth.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Reliable, hard-working, and enthusiastic individual.
*Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally within fresh produce or FMCG.
*Formal Qualification in Mechanical Engineering with significant experience in mechanical maintenance and installations.
*Proficient in mechanical systems and good IT skills for producing well-presented documentation and reports.
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across various departments.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
*Support for professional development and continuous learning.
*Involvement in projects that focus on sustainability and innovation.
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