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Maintenance Engineer (Leicester)

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 4PG, England

Salary

£45,000 - £48,535 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a Multi-Skilled Engineer located in Leicester, offering a salary of up to £48,535 per annum.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field, with ideally a proven track record in food manufacturing or FMCG.
  • Experience with PLC systems and automation technology, along with knowledge of electrical safety standards, is advantageous.
  • The position operates on a 4-on-4-off shift pattern, requiring strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to optimize equipment performance.

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: up to 48,535 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

The Role

Our client is currently looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer, they are a market leading manufacturer of ambient food. The successful candidate should ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and a safe working environment as well as be able to maintain minimum downtime to ensure production is efficient. My client operates a 4-on-4-off days/nights shift pattern (6:00-18:00/18:00-6:00) interchangeably.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • To handle electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and environmental aspects
  • To oversee installation, maintenance, and commissioning of machinery whilst maintaining a close collaboration with production and other departments.
  • To be able to maintain the cleanliness of site by adhering to routine engineers' toolbox checks.
  • To identify opportunities for improvement in equipment performance and reliability.
  • To be able to utilise CMMS system effectively for recording and fault resolution.
  • To develop contingency plans for electrical system failures and to contribute to the development of emergency response procedures.

The Candidate

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field.
  • Ideally a proven track record in a similar role in food manufacturing/FMCG.
  • Familiarity with PLC systems and automation technology is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations.
  • Exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices.

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