Engineer

• Full time�-�37.5�hours a week�worked over 4 days, Monday to Thursday, 0700 to 1630 except Thursdays finishing at 1600

Focused on recyclable and compostable products, we design and manufacture award-winning, sustainable�food packaging solutions exported to over 60 countries worldwide.�Based in the UK, our creativity and innovation takes inspiration from our markets around the globe.�

As our Engineer, you will:

• Provide fast and efficient installation, diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance to all the machinery, plant and equipment within the factory, keeping the Senior Works Engineer fully informed and up-to-date;


• Carry out basic electrical fault diagnosis and repairs;


• Work with the Senior Works Engineer to facilitate large or major repairs to plant and equipment;


• Assist in the development and implementation of a planned maintenance programme in consultation with the Senior Works Engineer;


• Demonstrate the effectiveness of planned maintenance through reducing numbers of breakdowns and problem-free equipment installations;


• Purchase sundries, machine parts and services, in liaison with the Senior Works Engineer, with due regard for stock levels and overall budget;


• Arrange, assist and direct external contractors for specialist work or installations in consultation with the Senior Works Engineer and Technical Director;


• Participate in the technical aspects of capital investment decisions;


• Advise senior management on Health and Safety issues or concerns.

If you have the following skills and attributes, then we want to hear from you.

• Recent, relevant and proven experience as a maintenance engineer or similar role.


• Higher level qualification in engineering or manufacturing.


• Solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanics.


• Familiarity using various power and hand tools.


• Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy loads.


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  Problem-solving and organisational skills - a self-starter who is well organised, positive, flexible and highly motivated to get the job done efficiently and safely using own initiative, and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to working hours and ability to work some overtime.

  
  


• Confident in communicating verbally and in writing in English.