Job Description

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to work in a hands-on engineering environment?

Are you a team player who has excellent fault-finding experience?

If your answers are 'YES, that's me!' then please read on ......

We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer on our day shift!

At our Production site based in Isleham, Cambridgeshire we are looking for a diligent, self-motivated team player who can exceed in their duties to help us retain our position as a leading conventional roots supplier in the UK.

You will join us on a fulltime permanent contract.

Our day shift operates on a Panama shift pattern arrangement which equates to 77 hours per fortnight. The shift times are 06:00 - 18:00.

What we can offer you

A competitive salary of 39,140.04, dependant on bias A weekly site performance bonus Overtime available at an enhanced rate Healthcare cash plan for you and any children Life insurance of 2 x your salary. Health and financial advice through an employee assistance programme (24/7 GP and counselling assistance!) Cycle to Work scheme 250 Refer a friend scheme. Long service awards Be part of a fast-growing farming and food business with strong environmental and social values Work independently, but with support from our teams, gaining responsibilities fast

What we do

Burgess Farms is a family business. We're dedicated to using the very best of sustainable farming techniques in our own farming and collaborating with other expert farmers. We grow the finest quality potatoes, roots & alliums which we pack ourselves to supply to our customers.

Our expertise is doing the difficult well. We love what we do and that gives us the edge in growing high quality, root vegetables. It's why we have long-standing partnerships with our customers in retail, wholesale and processing.

The job role

We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering Department and provide an effective and professional engineering service covering key responsibilities below:

The responsibilities of the role include:

To make mechanical repairs with general fitting, welding, and fabrication skills. To provide the site with mechanical support as required. Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing schedules and overhaul of site plant, machinery, and equipment in accordance with site schedules as required. Using the CMMS platform, ensuring all PPMs are carried out in accordance with the schedule. To update and input data into the CMMS system and communicate requirements through the engineering team. Work alongside the Engineering Leads and Engineering Manager to supply overhaul kits for scheduled works. Proactively prioritise and own through to completion, tasks generated, and projects issued to the team by the Engineering lead or Engineering manager. Understand, participate, and support the delivery of site performance targets. Advise and participate in process development and continuous improvement projects as directed. Maintain the engineering log and shift hand-over, recording all aspects of work carried out on site plant, machinery, and equipment, to include details of faults, remedies, parts used, relevant info and outstanding issues. Observed risks to performance to be highlighted and escalated accordingly along with suggested remedial plans. Be open and receptive to any identified training requirements internal or external to business. Work alongside third-party service engineers and contractors as needs arise. Promoting the positive image of PW Isleham and the engineering department Adherence to Company Personal Hygiene standards Owner of machine manuals and spare parts manuals, both hard-copy and electronic Contribute to an "always audit ready department".

What we will be looking for in your skills set

Exposure to a hands-on engineering environment Team work PPM delivery Excellent verbal communication skills

Advantages

Food Industry/FMCG Experience Experience working with a CMMS Recognised mechanical engineering qualification
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 39,140.04 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person