Maintenance Engineers Electrical and Mechanical 4 ON 4 OFF, Aberdeenshire

Job Description

Maintenance Engineers Electrical and Mechanical 4 ON 4 OFF

Our client has earned a place as a market leader from a strong combination of tradition and innovation. For years this Food Manufacturer has supplied into an impressive range of customers. It is also important to stress this business has been very resilient to the economic climate and the popularity of products shows no signs of diminishing! Now a fantastic opportunity arises to join this successful outfit…

ROLE

Purpose:

In this role you will assume responsibility for the electrical integrity of equipment and will provide full engineering support under the leadership of the Engineering Team Leaders and the Chief Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

? Responsibility for planned and preventative maintenance and development of PPM’s where possible.
? Resolve machine breakdowns to ensure maximum line efficiency of the production process.
? To assist in maintaining the engineering stores by identifying parts and raising parts requisition forms for repairs and stock replenishment.
? Ensuring stores booking in and out procedures are being adhered to.
? Responsibility for ensuring current practices meet Health and Safety and Food Safety standards, and where possible that they exceed requirements.

CANDIDATE

? Formal engineering qualification to at least City and Guilds level, ONC/HNC level or equivalent or extensive experience working as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
? Preferably two to three years’ experience in a fast-moving industry.
? Knowledge and experience of the maintenance of modern processing plant machinery would be preferred.
? Previous experience of food processing equipment is desirable but not essential.
? Being proficient in use of mechanical fitting/fabrication and associated equipment i.e., lathe; milling machine; and welding equipment (desirable but not essential). (Mechanical Engineer).
? The ability to use electrical test equipment, read schematic diagrams with experience in single and 3 phase installations including motors, inverters and PLC’s (desirable but not essential). (Electrical Engineer).

Working 4 ON 4 OFF DAYS AND NIGHTS

12 Hour shifts 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.