Job Description

Here at Puffin Produce we are looking for a new team member within the Engineering department!

Puffin's roots are set deep within the Welsh countryside and since the 1970's we have been growing delicious produce and supplying a range of ethically sourced Welsh produce grown, picked and packed in Wales to our loyal customers. We are proud to continue to support our Welsh farmers and if this is something you would like to be a part of- we would love to hear from you!.

The Role

As a Multi-skilled Engineer you will have experience working in a similar operation, with a proven track record of delivering results. You'll be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to change, whilst being passionate about doing the right thing for our customer's by driving quality and adhering to process. The role is to provide on-going support for our facility at Haverfordwest. You'll be working to support the site in achieving some key milestones in this exciting opportunity with opportunities for growth and development for everyone who joins our team.

This is a hands-on role where you will be working autonomously when required, but also as part of the wider team, with broad responsibilities to help identify and drive fault finding activities towards resolving and preventing issues.

You'll be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with the team to deliver great results. You'll have an enthusiastic approach and be a strong coach, mentor, motivator and role model to the colleagues around you, driving performance and working cross-functionally, communicating effectively across all levels. You will have natural ability to make sound logical decisions supporting the needs of the customer and manufacturing operations.

You'll Be Responsible For

Carrying out preventive maintenance on a variety of packing, processing and vegetable preparation equipment to ensure overall equipment efficiency.

Delivering to a range of reactive and predictive preventative and maintenance schedules. Working with a range of machinery and instrumentation with pumps, motors, valves, agitators, etc. to ensure availability and a reduction of unplanned downtime. Working with other engineering and specialist teams to plan work. Booking in work into the maintenance system. Undergoing supported training and development opportunities to progress, whilst looking to support other areas and gain broader experience. Prioritising workload, ensuring production awareness of timescales. Diagnose faults, test, repair and maintain Mechanical / Electrical components. To observe, recognise and report on machinery / component defects, identifying symptoms of impending failures. Contact OEM's and other suppliers for technical support as and when required. Identify improvements and implement using continuous improvement strategies. Identify life cycle issues and raise these with possible recommendations.

What you'll bring to the role

Ambition & drive with a positive with a 'can do' attitude.

Strong experience as a multiskilled engineer.

HNC in either mechanical or electrical discipline or a recognised engineering apprenticeship.

Experience of working in an FMCG environment with a strong knowledge / understanding of pumps, valves, variable speed drives, sensors, PLC's (Allen Bradley/ Siemens), Site Services (steam generation, compressors etc), CIP systems (chemical cleaning plant)

Computer literate, with strong report writing skills - CMMS, SCADA, HMI'S, Microsoft Office.

Annual bonus scheme Pension Scheme Death in Service Benefit Social Events
Salary: 40,000- 45,000 per annum dependant on experience.

Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who require a visa to work in the UK

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Experience:

Engineering CMMS, SCADA, HMI: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PP Engineering