Maintenance Engineer

Job Description Are you a Maintenance/Shift Engineer looking for a new opportunity with a leading FMCG manufacturer?   Our client is one of the leaders in their field, manufacturing and exporting goods worldwide.  With secure shift patterns, a strong base salary and over time premiums, it's a great opportunity and commutable from neighbouring towns such as Wrexham, Mold, Oswestry and Conwy.  You'll work as part of a team conducting preventative and reactive maintenance on plant machinery and dealing with any break downs, across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.  The shifts are 0600-1800 rotating, 4 on 4 off.  Requirements QUALIFICATIONS   ·        Minimum of 3 years engineering experience.   ·        Multi-skilled with formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or higher, in an electrical or mechanical subject. ·        Nationally recognised apprenticeship in an engineering discipline; and   ·        Possess 17th or 18th Edition Certification.       THE PERSON   ·        Have a proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement, and personal development. ·        Must have the knowledge, discipline, and initiative to work alone. ·        Practical attitude. ·        Applies a team approach to engineering issues. ·        Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. ·        Must have effective communication skills (written and verbal) ·        Computer literate and a working knowledge of MS Office and a PPM system. ·        Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals. ·        A logical and flexible approach to working. ·        Demonstrate a sense of urgency and should be proactive in driving through continuous improvement initiatives   ·        Possess excellent decision-making skills.     EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   ·        Proven experience of working within the food industry is essential. ·        Experience of working in a bakery environment preferable. ·        Exposure to metal detectors, mixers, depositors, and flow wrappers would be an advantage. ·        Extensive experience in carrying out and analysing breakdowns.   ·        Health and Safety/Basic Food Hygiene trained. ·        Experience in managing contractors on-site.     PHYSICAL DEMANDS   ·        Able to be flexible with start/finish times so they are in line with the production requirements. ·        At busy and at times demanding environment therefore the incumbent may need to work extra hours to ensure that both the business and customer needs are met. ·        Be able to work in a warm environment. The temperature in the factory varies according to the processes involved. ·        The incumbent must be physically fit as the role necessitates manual handling and working at height. There can be repetitive tasks, lifting is also involved, and bending may be necessary. Should also be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time.   ·        Able to work 12-hour shift patterns either days or nights and weekends. ·        Some business travel may also be required.   Benefits Paid sick and compassionate leave 28 days holidays inclusive of public holidays Free tea and coffee Free onsite parking Subsidised local gym member ship including gym, swimming pool and fitness classes White Raven Resourcing Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.  Requirements QUALIFICATIONS · Minimum of 3 years engineering experience. · Multi-skilled with formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or higher, in an electrical or mechanical subject. · Nationally recognised apprenticeship in an engineering discipline; and · Possess 17th or 18th Edition Certification. THE PERSON · Have a proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement, and personal development. · Must have the knowledge, discipline, and initiative to work alone. · Practical attitude. · Applies a team approach to engineering issues. · Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. · Must have effective communication skills (written and verbal) · Computer literate and a working knowledge of MS Office and a PPM system. · Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals. · A logical and flexible approach to working. · Demonstrate a sense of urgency and should be proactive in driving through continuous improvement initiatives · Possess excellent decision-making skills. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · Proven experience of working within the food industry is essential. · Experience of working in a bakery environment preferable. · Exposure to metal detectors, mixers, depositors, and flow wrappers would be an advantage. · Extensive experience in carrying out and analysing breakdowns. · Health and Safety/Basic Food Hygiene trained. · Experience in managing contractors on-site. PHYSICAL DEMANDS · Able to be flexible with start/finish times so they are in line with the production requirements. · At busy and at times demanding environment therefore the incumbent may need to work extra hours to ensure that both the business and customer needs are met. · Be able to work in a warm environment. The temperature in the factory varies according to the processes involved. · The incumbent must be physically fit as the role necessitates manual handling and working at height. There can be repetitive tasks, lifting is also involved, and bending may be necessary. Should also be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time. · Able to work 12-hour shift patterns either days or nights and weekends. · Some business travel may also be required.