Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our fresh fruit packhouse site near Tonbridge, Kent.

The job purpose is to support our maintenance team in the day-to-day maintenance of all machinery and buildings, ensuring that all our facilities and equipment are in good condition and comply with the regulations. Further to this reactive breakdown repairs, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and scheduled maintenance. Working closely with the production team to develop improvements ensuring maximum output and efficiency of our machinery.

Job Description

Main responsibilities:

• Breakdown response and repairs.
• Checking repaired components and machinery to ensure normal functionality has been restored.
• Liaison with other team members to identify and rectify electrical and mechanical faults on sorting and production equipment.
• Adhering to Health & Safety and Food Safety Regulations at all times when undertaking repairs and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical faults.
• Documenting maintenance activities.
• Planning, inspecting and carrying out scheduled maintenance (PPM) requirements to ensure continuous equipment availability.
• Diagnostic fault finding.
• Carry out routine electrical safety checks.
• Supervising contracted staff.
• Installation of new equipment

Communication

Main internal contacts of the role are:

• Production Manager and Line Leaders on breakdown response and repairs.
• Operational management about repairs, breakdown response, PPM updates and progress.

Working Hours and Benefits

• Full training will be given in business procedures and operating protocols.
• Opportunity to gain certifications/qualifications on role specific requirements.
• Minimum hours of 40 hours per week. Start time 7.30 a.m. Finish times may vary depending on daily maintenance and repair requirements.
• Adrian Scripps Ltd currently runs a 6-day operation, Monday to Saturday. This role will work on a flexible shift pattern covering 5 out of 6 days across all operational running hours. You might be required to work outside these hours to meet the demands of the business.
• Salary dependant on knowledge and experience.
• Salary paid monthly.
• Holiday allowance: 31 days per annum including bank holidays.
• Company benefits scheme for discounts on shopping.
• Pension scheme.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Multi-skilled engineering experience in a food, fresh produce or manufacturing environment with a good understanding of its requirements.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations.
• Possess recognised qualifications and be able to undertake mechanical and electrical maintenance for the machinery used by our business.
• Due to the location, your own transport will be required. Free on-site parking.

Pay: £31,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person