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Engineer
Location: Gravesend
Days & Hours of Work: 4 on 4 off rotating, all nights 18:00 - 06:00
Salary: Up to 52,000 per year
We are seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. This role is integral in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of production equipment, driving continuous improvement, and upholding safety and quality standards
Key Responsibilities:
Lead planned maintenance activities, supporting the Shift Engineering Manager and Maintenance Planner in daily maintenance execution.
Apply reliability and continuous improvement principles to enhance equipment availability and performance.
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures while achieving operational and engineering key performance indicators.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within production and engineering processes.
Promote and support Engineering Team development and training.
Main Duties:
Strict adherence to all Health & Safety policies, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Permit to Work systems.
Lead and demonstrate safe work practices while ensuring the safety of engineering staff and contractors.
Foster a proactive safety culture to minimize accidents and near misses.
Understand and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and continuous improvement strategies.
Ensure compliance with hygiene, technical, QA, and Health & Safety requirements.
Perform scheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment and associated plant.
Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly, applying strong problem-solving skills.
Assist the Engineering Shift Manager in daily duties and attend relevant production and engineering meetings.
Conduct root cause analysis to identify and rectify recurring issues.
Maintain thorough maintenance records and documentation.
Support production teams by reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
Manage and control spare stock levels in collaboration with the Engineering Shift Managers and Maintenance Planner.
Participate in internal and external training programs to develop engineering expertise.
Train and mentor other Engineering Team members as needed.
Engage in capital and improvement projects.
Maintain high housekeeping standards within the Engineering Department and across the site.
Perform manual handling tasks and work in cold storage conditions regularly.
Who We Are Looking For:
Minimum HNC qualification in either mechanical or electrical discipline with strong multi-skilled expertise in both areas.
At least 5 years of engineering experience in a relevant field.
PLC fault-finding experience and machine control systems knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Desirable: PLC programming experience.
Desirable: Knowledge of multi-head weighing and filling equipment.
Desirable: HACCP experience and/or formal training.
Highly desirable: Experience in the food industry or FMCG sector.
What We Offer in Return:
Wagestream: Instantly access up to 50% of your earned wages before payday.
Overtime and callout payments.
Free, on-site parking with electric charging points.
Staff events and team-building activities.
24/7 staff restaurant offering hot and cold meals.
Complimentary fruit pots every Wednesday.
A supportive and inclusive team environment.
If you are an experienced and motivated Engineering Technician looking for a rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
