Job Description

Listed in The Times Top Track 250 for mid-market growth consecutively for 5 years running, we manufacture a wide range of flours in some of the most technically advanced mills in the world. This ensures the highest levels of food safety and brand protection for our customers. We have built our reputation as a world class miller and market leader through significant capital investment and our close working relationships with our customers and suppliers. All of which is underpinned by our dedicated and highly skilled people.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Production at our Selby site is a 24/7 operation with automated equipment; the production performance is dependent upon good sound engineering practice as the site has a mixture of new & old technology.

The maintenance engineer will work with the site maintenance engineers on day-to-day tasks and maintenance base activities to ensure continuity within the team and that best practices are deployed.

The shift pattern for this role is 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, and you will be required to attend call out as part of a local agreement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

To work under the support & direction of the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure effective & safe maintenance is delivered & recorded timely.

To provide support to production by providing some out of hours telephone support, and where necessary on-site attendance during locally agreed callouts

To efficiently and safely operate all maintenance equipment and tools

To assist the department in achieving a zero-accident rate and annual reduction in number of work-related accidents. To work to actively reduce the number of near misses within the department

Ensure all maintenance paperwork is maintained and up to date, and signed off by relevant personnel where necessary

Maximise the efficiency of the plant using sound engineering practices

Help minimise downtime by responding efficiently to breakdowns and continually working to identify ways to further reduce downtime

Ensuring that appropriate risk assessments are completed before commencing certain maintenance tasks

To demonstrate a proactive involvement in the achievement of the site strategy and departmental targets and KPI's.

Seek opportunities to improve technologies & processes

To proactively support & keep up with the changes made to technology on site

We offer a competitive salary, enhanced holiday entitlement, company sick pay, life insurance, health cash plans, family friendly policies, EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle to work scheme. In return we are looking for:

The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Experience in a similar role in a FMCG production or manufacturing environment.

Core Electrical qualification and experience (5+ years)

PLC - process control knowledge and hands on experience

17th - 18th Edition IEE Regs

IOSH Qualification

Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.

Adaptable and flexible to meet ever changing demands.

Excellent and effective communicator at all levels.

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Flexible with a positive approach.

Computer literate, including excel and word

CMMS - Computerised Maintenance management systems knowledge and experience.

Full Driving license

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV and covering letter to Recruitment@whitworthbros.ltd.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 48,800.97 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person