Multi Skilled Engineer

Join the Journey of Engineering Excellence
Are you passionate about engineering? Ready to embark on a new challenge? Our client is a progressive and inclusive leader in Feed Manufacturing, and we invite you to become an integral part of their Engineering Team. We're searching for a highly skilled and motivated Multi Skilled Engineer to join our client in their expanding Engineering team based in Herefordshire.
About the Role:
As a Multi Skilled Engineer, your mission is to optimise machinery output, elevate product quality, and minimise plant downtime. You'll achieve this through effective preventative maintenance and swift responses, all while upholding a safe and healthy environment and championing engineering best practices.
Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer
Location : Herefordshire
Salary: £36,232.56, with an additional shift allowance of £3,603.60.
A Glimpse into Your Responsibilities:
* Collaborate in the creation of a cutting-edge PPM system, ensuring professional and timely planned maintenance.
* Execute engineering maintenance in alignment with the current schedule, swiftly implementing effective corrective actions.
* Rapidly and effectively respond to breakdowns, identifying root causes and proposing preventative measures.
* Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Shift Supervisor/Mill Manager, working closely with operations to minimize disruptions.
* Maintain meticulous records of lost time, breakdown causes, and required parts.
* Uphold high engineering standards and hygiene practices.
* Ensure all activities adhere to company and legislative health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
* Assist with PUWER, LOLER, Risk Assessments, and related tasks.
* Ensure compliance through routine weigher and Liquid meter calibrations.
* Demonstrate proficiency in engineering operations in hazardous environments, including confined space work, hot work, and working at heights.
* Participate in mechanical and electrical projects and installations.
* Efficiently operate effluent plant systems for environmental compliance.
* Understand and manage fire suppression systems.
* Follow established escalation routes for unscheduled plant downtime and minimise it through sound engineering practices.
* Have a grasp of environmental impacts, including DSEAR, dust controls, and explosion mitigation.
* Initiate spares stock and non-stock request forms/emails.
Qualifications for Success:
* Essential qualifications: Relevant engineering trade qualification, previous commercialengineering experience, and an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering.
* Comprehensive understanding of mechanical processes and assemblies, with electrical or welding/fabrication experience.
* Self-motivated, capable of multitasking, and thriving in a deadline-driven environment.
* Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, emails) for record-keeping and spares ordering.
* Food manufacturing experience is desirable.
* IEE 17th or 18th Edition qualification is desirable.
* PLC experience is desirable.
* Air and pneumatics training is desirable.
* Boiler Operator Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) certification is desirable.
What's in it for You:
As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you'll thrive in a secure, supportive, and progressive environment. We're dedicated to being more than just an employer. We're your partner on this journey and will provide you with:
* A secure, supportive, and progressive working environment where your contributions and achievements are celebrated.
* Comprehensive training and continuous development opportunities as you carve your career path with us.
* A competitive benefits package that includes 31 days of holiday, pension contribution, life insurance, and various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources