[ref. h65650618] Maintenance Engineer - Southampton

We are delighted to be working with a fantastic Food Manufacturing Business to assist with the recruitment of an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer during what is an exciting period of growth.

• Repair various manufacturing equipment used for the production of FMCG products including conveying and distribution systems.
• Carry out PPM's and Reactive maintenance.
• Attending to machinery breakdowns.
• Fault finding equipment - electrical and mechanical machinery.
• Working closely with the Engineering Manager to assist with Projects and supporting the wider engineering team.

About The Candidate:

• Maintenance Engineer experience in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.
• Applicants should have formal Electrical or Mechanical qualifications backed up with suitable training and experience ie NVQ level / 3 City and Guilds or food and drink industry engineering Apprenticeship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Experience of using CMMS or EAM systems.
• Proven experience in driving through continuous improvement activities.
• Working to British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards with regard to Hygiene and Cleanliness standards would be advantageous but not essential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated team player with a can do attitude who will have the following responsibilities:

• Undertake a programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance and Condition Based Monitoring for key equipment & machinery across the manufacturing areas, to ensure that machinery & equipment is maintained correctly and operates safely and as efficiently as possible.
• Actively support and encourage a programme of TPM and assist with the training of colleagues in the relevant activities, in accordance with H&S and engineering legislative codes of practice policies and procedures.
• Ensure accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences are dealt with in accordance with company standards.
• Assist and train Machine Operators to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure Data quantity and quality via the use of the engineering EAM system
• Update daily activity reports.
• Analyse system, lines and product performance.

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension.
• Opportunities for career growth within a reputable and well-established business.

This will be working on a Monday to Friday days pattern with some flexibility required.

The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch.