Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Vickerstock has partnered up with an award-winning food manufacturing company and currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer The successful candidate will be part of the Engineering team with responsibilities for preventative and breakdown maintenance and the related documentation of the maintenance carried out. Responsibilities : Work with Site Engineering Managers, Planners and API Maintenance Lead on execution of the site maintenance program to deliver compliant, reliable and efficient operation of all plant and equipment. Develop and lead a Root Cause Failure Analysis Program to reduce general equipment breakdowns and support maintenance personnel to conduct real time Root Cause Analysis. Work with the Reliability Engineer & Planning to establish and use reliability & work planning metrics / KPI's to monitor improvement and resource optimization e.g. PM / CM ratio, schedule adherence, etc. To carry out start up checks on machinery throughout the plant on a daily basis. Ensure that all breakdowns are carried out swiftly and safely at all times. Ensure that all servicing and maintenance throughout the site is done in an efficient, safe and hygienic manner. Smooth running of the factory. Repairs, servicing and good maintenance of machinery. Work on refrigeration, plumbing and all breakdowns is carried out in a safe and tidy manner. To implement and follow the preventative maintenance schedule To ensure that records are completed. Other duties as assigned. Refrigeration experience an advantage but not essential To ensure that the staff comply with the Company Health & Safety policy. The above job description is designed to give an appreciation of the main functions of the job. It is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. Qualifications Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take direction Ability to work well in a team Ability to challenge others in a professional and constructive manner Knowledge and experience in a food manufacturing environment an advantage, but not essential Understanding of Environmental requirements and responsibilities if you feel you are the right fit for this role contact Andrew on Skills : Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Maintenance Management Mechanical breakdowns