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Multi Skilled Engineer
Purpose
To provide a comprehensive, timely and effective mechanical maintenance service to the Production Departments and the site. Through a computerised maintenance management, system (CMMS) the Engineering department maximises the availability of plant and machinery ensuring manufacturing operations are inherently safe, effective and efficient.
Role and Responsibilities
* Promptly react to equipment failure, diagnosing faults and making good.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance routines to the given schedules.
* Identify reoccurring equipment failures; work with Engineering management to improve long-term reliability.
* Fault find on varied process equipment such as conveyors, bottle filling, mixing, material transfer systems and mixing equipment.
* Work on various fluid and pneumatic power systems, such as hydraulics power packs, compressors, vacuum pumps.
* Carry out maintenance and major overhaul of site process plant, including process mixing equipment.
* Have basic skills in general machine shop practices.
* Understand technical drawing.
* Site services maintenance - steam, air, water.
* Work to safe Engineering procedures and site safety rules.
* Carry out weekend maintenance cover when required, paid at over-time rates.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
A nationally recognised Electrical time served apprenticeship minimum level 3 or equivalent.
Preferred Skills
* Multi Skilled - 70/30 Mechanical/Electrical.
* Aptitude for process awareness, diagnostic and resolution.
* Experience in maintaining equipment located in potentially explosive atmospheres, knowledge of DSEAR, ATEX.
* Good written and verbal communication
Experience of working in a health and safety conscious environment