Maintenance Engineer | Preston

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager – We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to help support the Engineering Operations on our Shifts 1 & 2 Retail Production Department. We welcome recently qualified candidates starting out in their career who want to develop and progress with the business.

The hours of week will be:

Shift 1

Monday              6am – 6:30pm

Tuesday             6am – 6:30pm

Wednesday        4pm – 11:30pm

Sunday              6am – 3pm (overtime required if production runs on).

OR

Shift 2

Wednesday        6am – 3:30pm

Thursday           6am – 6:30pm

Friday                6am – 6:30pm

Saturday            6am – 12.30pm (overtime required if production runs on).

The pay rate = 39hrs @ £18 per hour basic rate + all overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs in the production departments
• Support the Engineering/Production operations as required
• Moving and re-installing of machinery when needed
• Machine change overs and set ups
• Carry out check sheets as required
• Liaising with external contractors when necessary
• Maintaining effective working relationships with key site personnel
• Mentoring and training of single skilled engineers
• Adhering to Company policies and procedures and Health & Safety legislation

• Multi-skilled engineers ideally with both electrical and mechanical experience
• Proven track record in a multi-skilled engineering position
• Recognised engineering qualifications e.g. 17^th Edition
• Be comfortable in working a meat processing environment
• Ability to work independently and proactively, using own initiative to solve problems
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to do additional hours as and when required to meet business demands
• The ability to weld would be an advantage (although full training will be given)

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working schedule / location
• Professional development + growth opportunities