Job Description

Position Summary:

Baxter's are recruiting for an Electrically biased or strong Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the team. The successful candidate would join the engineering team working Monday to Friday on an early / backshift rotation basis, with exact details to be agreed. The successful Candidate will provide Emergency and Planned Maintenance cover and Continuous Improvement works within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Main purpose of the role:

To ensure maintenance activity is carried out on all plant and services to support production requirements.

To solve problems in a safe, compliant and logical manner.

Delivery of Continuous Improvement projects across the site to improve asset availability and reliability while driving down engineering cost.

To provide support to the operations team in a proactive manner to improve asset availability.

To reduce downtime through use of best-in-class practices and techniques.

Ensure all work is undertaken and equipment is maintained in a safe and efficient manner, following necessary standards and guidelines.

Drive the work quality from the department through the principles of Right First Time.

Main accountabilities:

Preventive Maintenance:

Performing regular inspections of equipment and systems to ensure they're in good working condition, developing and implementing maintenance plans to prevent equipment breakdowns.

Emergency Maintenance:

Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and other systems as needed in a safe and compliant manner.

Compliance:

Ensuring all equipment and procedures comply with health and safety and food safety regulations.

Documentation

: Ensure that all work carried out on a production asset has a detailed work order to support it within the CMMS system.

Training:

Providing training and support to junior maintenance staff while being accountable for your own learning. Support the operator asset care program to improve reliability and up-skill the operations team.

Continuous Improvement:

Regularly evaluating and improving maintenance processes and procedures.

Be accountable for your own actions and standards within the engineering workshops and food production areas.

Company Policies and Procedures:

Ensure your awareness and implementation of and compliance with the Quality, Health & Safety and Human Resource Policies and Procedures, with any doubts being raised with your Direct Line Manager.

F

ood safety, Legality & Quality:

Ensure that all Food Safety, quality and legality procedures and processes are followed

Health & Safety:

Ensure that the area in which you are working is safe for yourself and others who may be working nearby and that you comply with your responsibilities in accordance with the Company Health and Safety Policy.

Report any accidents/near misses immediately to the Health and Safety Advisor or your Direct Line Manager.

Maintain good housekeeping within your work area

Key Characteristics:

Knowledge and skills required:

Mechanical & Electrical Systems:

Deep understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems to handle a variety of maintenance task

s.

Hydraulics & Pneumatics:

A good understanding ofhydraulic and pneumatic systems is preferred.

Health & Safety Regulations:

Essential knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Diagnostic & Problem-Solving:

Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve issues.

Preventive Maintenance:

Ability to develop and implement preventative maintenance plans.

Technical Documentation:

Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals.

Strong Communication:

Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and document maintenance activities

Continuous Improvement:

A proactive approach in seeking opportunities for process improvements and efficiency

Qualifications and training required:

Engineering Certifications:

Engineering apprenticeship or relevant certifications such as City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent in electrical, mechanical, or other engineering fields. Electrical bias preferred.

Additional Certifications:

17th/18th Edition electrical certifications would be advantageous.

Previous experience required:

+5years post apprenticeship experience with Manufacturing specific experience preferred. Food manufacture experience and knowledge of steam production would be beneficial

Personal Qualities/behaviours:

Self-starter who can work in a challenging environment and is a Flexible Team player.

Interested in self-development and career progression.

Salary:

50,000 - 55,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Store discount
Work Location: In person