Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
On-siteKirkham, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve a wide range of manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and drive operational excellence. Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults quickly while collaborating with Production, Quality, and Health & Safety teams to ensure equipment reliability and compliance. Carry out planned preventative maintenance across production lines, monitor performance to identify potential issues, and conduct root cause analysis when deterioration occurs. Build strong relationships with line leaders, contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance programmes, and support new installations with equipment manufacturers. Maintain accurate records within the CMMS system using strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills in a high-volume food production environment. Work a 4 on/4 off rotating shift pattern with flexibility required during initial training and probation.
Required Qualifications
- Basic computer skills are essential.
Desired Qualifications
- Trades Qualification – ONC or equivalent is desirable.
- 3+ years post qualification experience in food production or similar environment would be beneficial.
- Practical experience of maintaining conveyors, packing machines (including flow wrappers, food processing equipment, robotics or similar machinery is desirable.
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