Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for an experienced, Production Engineer on a permanent basis.

Duties & Responsibilities are as follows:

• Carrying out repairs to Automated production lines
• Perform planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the maintenance program.
• Ensure planned maintenance is scheduled and has the least amount of impact on production time as possible
• Keep a suitable range of spares in stock to cover most breakdowns
• Ensure suitable external contractor engineers are on hand to help as required
• Perform a daily walk round to ensure all machines have been set and are running correctly
• Ensure all SOPS (Standard Operating Procedures) are carried out to standard
• Maintain and keep up to date all equipment log books and record machine maintenance
• Work closely with the Quality Department to ensure Corrective and Preventative Action training is completed fully and promptly
• Strive for continuous improvement across the plant
• Operate machines in Manufacturing and Packing areas
• Ensure all tooling and change parts are stored in the correct manner to prevent deterioration and / or damage
• Inspect and polish tooling ready for the next production run so they are ready when required
• Advise when tooling and change parts becoming overly worn and require replacing
• Keep records and logs of tooling
• Ensure Tools are in good condition and well maintained

Essential Skills / Qualifications

Experience and qualified mechanically biased engineer

Self Motivated

Polite, professional and personable manner.

Accuracy and Diligence

Team-worker

Desirable Skills / Qualifications

Engineering/ Maintenance qualification

GCSE's in English and Maths, above a grade C