Maintanance Engineer 4 on 4 off Day’s | Bodmin

Maintanance Engineer 4 on 4 off Day’s — Bodmin | Meatex Jobs

Role overview

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. With over 50 years in business and employing over 4,500 people, Kepak has 12 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK, with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia and Africia. We have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, and Celtic Beef. At Kepak, our ambition to g…

Key responsibilities

• Undertake Electrical and Mechanical routine checking of equipment, quality inspections and troubleshooting on the production lines and process, working to minimise down time

• Troubleshooting using PLC Logic

• Electro-mechanical repairs to high-speed, PLC-controlled plant, handling and packaging equipment, also pneumatic and hydraulic control systems

• Effective communication with productions teams, providing timely updates on breakdowns/down time

• Technical support for the plant facilities and services, including compressed air, refrigeration, and steam

• Input to and carry out Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Routines

• Support Production Team in achieving targets

• Closely monitor line and machine performance, identifying and investigating faults

• Intervene online as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs

• Be observant and work off your own initiative when a fault is detected and take remedial action based on your best judgement on whether to effect immediate repair or not

What you’ll bring

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical and/or Electrical Qualification essential. BS7671 18th Edition – 17th is acceptable with ongoing commitment to 18th. Experience working in meat/food production environment preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC control, refrigeration and PTW systems desirable.

Pay, hours and location

This is a Full-time role based in Bodmin. Pay rates and shift patterns are confirmed at application or shortlist stage and may vary depending on department and production requirements.

Notes (employer / disclaimer)

• Employer: A leading UK food manufacturer

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