Job Description

Primary Location :


HITCHIN
At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a

passion for food

and live our entrepreneurial culture.


We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With

sustainability at the heart

of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.


Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.


By constantly rethinking culinary solutions,

we make food matter for people and the planet

.



If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company,

join us

!

Main Purpose of the role:

Ensure minimal downtime of production facility through effective and timely maintenance and repair of plant and machinery (both Electrical & Mechanical) Limitation of plant / equipment failure through effective planned preventative maintenance tasks as directed. Support on-going production output by engaging in the rotating Standby & Call-out Rota. Engage in upskilling operators to enhance best practice on use of plant and equipment.

Working pattern -

45.25 Hours per week - 06:00 - 15:15 (Monday to Thursday) 06:00 - 14.15 (Friday) and 12:45 - 22:00 (Monday to Thursday) 13:45 - 22:00 (Friday)

Key Responsibilities:

Problem solving in a logical and rational way. Carry out works orders to repair and maintain plant and equipment. Prioritise workloads to ensure work is completed on time and to a high standard. Order spares and parts as necessary. Assist other Engineers and Contractors with installations & repairs. Complete work on all Solina's sites, areas, and plant & equipment, both electrical & mechanical as required, (within your skills, training & abilities) Proactive approach to always working safely. Active and positive engagement in the rotating callout rota & respond as required. Be proactive in ensuring all necessary documentation is completed correctly and handed in on time. Adhere to the company's hygiene, Environment, Health and Safety policies, systems, and safe working practices. Respond to all departments for maintenance requests using the shift mobile phone provided. Provide training and support to any member of the engineering team where required. Maintain and promote a clean and tidy working environment and undertake housekeeping duties. Carry out any reasonable request as requested by any member of management within the reasonable scope of the role. Engage in building positive relationships with other employees and departments to facilitate harmony.

Engineering Core Requirements

Must be able to work in both Mechanical & Electrical disciplines (Preferred Bias 70% / 30% or 30% / 70%)

A minimum of 3 years' experience of Engineering / Maintenance working within food manufacturing / processing or pharmaceutical industries

Must have worked within a multi-skilled multi-disciplined team in a fast-moving manufacturing environment

Must be able to work independently or assisted on all aspects of maintenance work

Mechanically Biased Core Requirements

Mechanical Engineering qualification to C&G /NVQ Level 2 equivalent or higher / or achieved full Apprenticeship (Certificates to be made available)

Demonstrable mechanical fitting abilities /experience

Ability to read and interpret Mechanical / assembly drawings.

Good pneumatic skills

Electrically Biased Core Requirements

Minimum City & Guilds 236 or equivalent / or achieved full Apprenticeship (Certificates to be made available)

Good electrical installation & machine fault finding skills

BTEC ONC or HNC (Electrical / Electronic) (Certificates to be made available)

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings. Panel wiring skills

Additional Requirements

Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent

Basic computer skills for inputting and printing data

Good level of English both written and spoken

Ability to work at heights

Ability to work in confined spaces

Benefits

Competitive benefit package

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment