Job Title: FMCG Maintenance Engineer x2 (required one mechanical - 1 electrical )

Location: Rochester, Kent

Shift: 2 days (12h) 2 Nights (12h) 4 days off



My client, a world-renowned company within the food industry, is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the Rochester based team. You will be working within an established team of professionals who will all have a similar skillset and background to yourself, so you will be able to interact with like-minded individuals daily.

Job Purpose:

To be an influential member of the maintenance team and to support the running of the

factory by resolving breakdowns and delivering planned maintenance whilst ensuring work is carried out to the highest possible standard.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

* Responsible for reactive and proactive maintenance work; including breakdowns and planned maintenance to the packaging machinery
* Attend breakdowns and keep machinery downtime to a minimum
* Drive and initiate continuous improvement across the factory to enhance quality, efficiency, performance, safety and waste reduction
* Responsible for completion of PPM tasks and daily checks promptly
* Work with our CMMS system, work orders and spares etc
* Help and assist in the training of others and identify own training needs
* Ensure all work carried out adheres to the Company's food standard practices
* Ensure all work undertaken is completed adhering to the Company's Hygiene Code of Practice and Health and Safety requirements
* Make sure all work carried out is legally compliant with Health and Safety standards
* Maintaining tools and equipment to a safe working condition
* Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Operations Manager
* Provide support to other engineering teams as required
* Carry out and other reasonable duties associated with the role or projects assigned to meet the overall objectives of the role

What we are looking for in you:

* Previous experience working with high-speed packing machinery
* Experience in mechanical handling equipment, conveyors, elevators, and milling equipment
* Strong knowledge of bearings, pneumatics, electrical control systems and fault finding
* Experienced in planned breakdowns and planned maintenance
* Good organisational and multi-tasking skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office and CMMS
* Experienced in completing routine checks and preventative maintenance
* Willingness to work flexibly as part of a rotating shift system.
* Excellent health and safety awareness