Job Description

Role: Multi-Skilled Engineer
Salary: up to 48k
Location: Widnes

Taskmaster are excited to be recruiting for a well-established food manufacturer in Widnes. They are seeking a Multiskilled Engineer to join their dynamic team.

You will develop, implement, and continually improve efficiency, effectiveness, and value to achieve zero defects internally and externally, ensuring food safety for consumers 100% of the time. The role also involves optimising production systems and procedures to maintain quality, reduce waste, and eliminate unplanned downtime. Additionally, the role requires developing, proposing, and managing functional budgets for all projects in collaboration with the Senior Management team.

The Role:

PLC and Electrical Fault Finding: Troubleshoot and diagnose faults within PLC systems and electrical components to ensure minimal downtime

Pneumatic Knowledge: Maintain and repair air pistons, solenoid valves, and other pneumatic control systems

Mechanical Knowledge: Work with bearings, gearboxes, and other mechanical components for optimal machine performance

Welding and Fabrication: Conduct welding and fabrication work as needed for machine modifications and repairs

New Machine Setup: Install and configure new machinery, ensuring proper functionality and integration into the production process

Planned and Preventative Maintenance: Complete job maintenance sheets and execute periodic maintenance schedules to prevent unplanned breakdowns

BRC/SALSA Compliance: Ensure all maintenance and engineering practices align with BRC/SALSA accreditation requirements

Quality Control Techniques: Stay updated with new Quality Control methods and implement them effectively

General Warehouse Duties: Support warehouse operations where needed

FMCG Industry Experience: Apply prior experience within an FMCG environment to optimize processes and improve efficiency

Experience with VFFS Machines: Maintain and troubleshoot Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines to ensure continuous production

Spare Parts Monitoring: Organize and develop a structured system for spare parts management

Process Development: Manage technical specifications to enhance process development and production efficiency

Operational Objectives: Contribute insights and analysis to strategic planning and operational reviews to achieve business goals

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Create, implement, and maintain SOPs to standardize processes

Quality Improvement: Collaborate with the Factory Quality Manager to enhance production processes and minimize defects

Factory Layout and Product Flow: Optimize equipment layout and space utilization to improve productivity and efficiency

Special Projects: Perform any other duties, assignments, or projects assigned by Senior Management.

About you:

Proven experience in electrical and mechanical fault finding, including PLC troubleshooting

Strong knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air pistons, solenoid valves, and pneumatic control mechanisms

Solid mechanical expertise in handling bearings, gearboxes, and other critical components

Proficiency in welding and fabrication techniques

Experience in setting up and commissioning new machinery in a manufacturing environment

Understanding of planned and preventative maintenance strategies

Familiarity with VFFS machines and their maintenance

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance and process improvement

Knowledge of food safety regulations and accreditation standards such as BRC/SALSA

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross functional teams.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Must be flexible to work shifts if the business requires

For more information, contact Charlotte Sinar

By submitting your CV to Taskmaster Ltd you are consenting to Taskmaster Ltd providing you with recruitment services as an agency defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973 and authorising Tailor Made Sourcing Ltd to work seek on your behalf. You are consenting to your CV being forwarded to clients via electronic mail. You are also giving your consent to your personal data being included on a computerised database and its use in order to secure employment.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive per vacancy, we are unable to respond to every candidate personally and so if you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person