Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer
Permanent
Bedford
up to 37k + shift allowence
Hours - Shifts days, afternoons and nights - Monday to Friday

Engineer / Engineering / Manager / FMCG / Manufacturing / Maintenance

If you enjoy a pint, then the chances are you've drank one of their beers in the past month. The recruitment group is proud to be working with one of Europe's biggest breweries is launching its base of operations in the UK and we're looking for an engineer who will be doing planned maintenance on site.

Main duties and responsibilities of an Maintenance Engineer:

. Observe all safety procedures and follow good engineering procedures
. To carry out Planned Maintenance and use the site's Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
. To respond to breakdowns as identified by Engineering or Production Operatives.
. Show a proactive approach and find solutions to problems
. To install or modify plant as requested by the Engineering Management.
. Demonstrate effective documented handovers.
. Self-prioritise work schedule when necessary
. Identify and order spares to facilitate plant efficiency
. Communicate with Production and Engineers verbally and via CMMS
. Liaise and work with all other departments to understand site problems
. Take ownership of engineering-based housekeeping responsibilities
. Manage and monitor Planned Maintenance adherence and recording
. Manage and monitor Site Calibrations and keep documentation updated.

Experience/knowledge requirements for an Maintenance Engineer:

. Qualified in an Electromechanical engineering discipline
. Preferably have served a recognised apprenticeship
. Must have an understanding of current H&S legislation
. Be flexible, reliable and confident in making their own decisions
. Be confident in communicating with other departments
. Possess the ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and to work unsupervised.
. Possess a good working knowledge of best engineering practices.
. Demonstrate bench fitting skills and fault diagnosis
. Possess knowledge of electrical/electronic systems inclusive of PLC's and be willing to continue professional development.
. Possess knowledge to calibrate site instrumentation
. Previous experience of working within the food and beverage production industry would be beneficial

Company Benefits of an Maintenance Engineer:

. 25 holidays
. 2.5% Annual bonus
. Progression and opportunities
. Private healthcare
. Pension
Please call Clarissa at the recruitment group to find out more about this position.