Ralph Recruitment are excited to be recruiting for a Shift Engineer - electrical or mechanical bias, for a leading UK food manufacturer in North Wales, a supplier to most recognisable retailers. This organisation is one of the most refreshing and inspiring in their industry! Their success story is unrivalled! Their work ethic, ethos and vision are energising! A business who are passionate about our products, people and partnerships putting them the heart of everything they do!

The company has experienced accelerated growth with more exciting times ahead. A fantastic opportunity for a Shift Engineer to join the team means you can be a part of this exciting journey!

The Opportunity:

The opportunity is one in which you will support the running of the factory by resolving breakdowns and by delivering maintenance. You will also play a key role in driving improvement across the site in terms of new machinery, hygiene, quality, and performance.

You will be responsible for all reactive and proactive maintenance work, whilst making sure it is carried out to the highest possible standards across the whole of the site.

Carry out all maintenance across the factory.
Attend to breakdowns onsite timely, and ensuring plant equipment and machinery breakdown time is minimised.
To proactively carry out PPM onsite.
Deliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI's.
Deliver improvement work on machinery and site improvement work.
Manager Engineering time to adhere to a targeted low Engineering down-time.
Improve OEE.

In your aim to driving improvement within the Food Industry, you will comply with Health and Safety, Food Safety and Goods Manufacturing Processes.

Maintaining and managing tools, equipment, workshops and plant rooms to ensure a safe environment at all times.
Work in a clean and orderly manner.
Ensure all Health and Safety standards are met, and that all equipment complies with Company and legal standards.

About You…

Have a proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement, and personal development.
Must work well alone, and as a team.
Practical attitude.
Applies a team approach to engineering issues.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Must have effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Computer literate and a working knowledge of MS Office and a PPM system.
Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals.
A logical and flexible approach to working hours and environments.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency and be proactive in driving through improvement initiatives.
Possess excellent decision-making skills.

Essential:

Proven experience of working within the food industry is essential.
Experience in carrying out and analysing breakdowns.
Able to work 12-hour shift patterns either days or nights and weekends.
Must be physically fit and able to stand on your feet for long periods of time.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years engineering experience in either; Engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or higher, in an electrical or mechanical subject, Apprenticeship in engineering, or possess 17th or 18th Edition Certification.
Health and Safety/Basic Food Hygiene trained.
Experience in carrying out and analysing breakdowns.
Experience in managing contractors on-site.

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Thank you for working with Ralph Recruitment! Please contact Louisa Ellis for further details

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