Multi-Skilled Engineer (4 on 4 off)

MS506 - Multi-Skilled Engineer (4 on 4 off)

Location: Llanidloes, near Newtown

Salary: £ Completive per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a multi-skilled engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out ongoing preventative and emergency maintenance work throughout the sites.

The shifts for this role are on a 4 on 4 off basis, involving 4 x 12 hour days (5:00am – 5:00pm) followed by 4 days off.

Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged but all applications will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide technical support in the correction, prevention and elimination of technical problems for the site.
• To work with production during factory start up.
• Responsible that the company Health, Safety, Environment, Hygiene and Animal Welfare policies are adhered to. 
• Responsible for managing and closing out all equipment failures, work orders and PPM jobs.
• Responsible for data entry on to Holistech for all parts used & jobs raised & completed.
• Responsible for housekeeping of all workshop areas including the stores and ensuring that the department is audit ready at all times.
• Responsible for your own engineering handback procedures.
• Ensure all work is carried out to specification and that SHE & food safety standards are met.
• Ensure that targets are met using the appropriate technical support in the correction, prevention and elimination of problems.
• Excellent timekeeping, attendance and adherence to company procedures.
• Respond promptly and effectively to ensure quick resolution to any issues to minimize any downtime, quality and efficiency problems.
• Understand and contribute using a range of risk assessment techniques in order to ensure safety of plant, equipment, and people. 
• Support a culture that enhances behavioural awareness of quality, safety and the environment including animal welfare.
• Demonstrate good behavioural and safety principles in all activities. 
• Continually strive to reduce costs whilst ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Be adaptable to any shift pattern that the company deems necessary for the business.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have a good practical skills and a common-sense approach.
• Must have the ability to work under extreme pressure if, for example, an entire production line is shut down, and a willingness to work unsociable hours when required.
• Self-confidence and ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• An understanding of engineering requirements and preferred if they have experience in an FMCG chilled environment.
• A good aptitude / understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering.
• A recognised qualification for mechanical and/or electrical engineering.