CMS Recruitment Limited are working with a well know food manufacturing organisation based in Gateshead who are looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer.

Main Purpose of the role:

To ensure that engineering is providing the level of service that operations require to deliver and outperform the KPI’s standards.

To Oversee and lead a successful shift engineering team that works alongside other shift functions to deliver the targets.

Main Responsibilities:

• To ensure equipment is set up ready for shift start, Product Change, performs at required output and ensure lines are shut down correctly
• KPI’s to be reviewed every shift to maintain focus on delivery and cost.
• Consistent reporting of all activities including breakdown repair
• Carry out RCAs for repetitive breakdowns or large losses to OEE
• Target the completion of 100% of PM’s, using forward thinking to get maintenance done whenever possible.
• Understanding of health & safety and food hygiene rules and regulations.
• To assist in initiatives and proactive working to keep site waste below 3%
• To provide an engineering function that can deliver 85% OEE on site.
• To review and allocate the workload between the other Multi Skilled Engineer’s on shift.
• To liaise with Shift managers, Product leads etc to be proactive to the production plan, issues that arise and gaining access to machines.
• To make best placed decisions based on information, tools available and discussed between Operations and engineering teams.
• To ensure that a thorough technical handover is given between previous and following shift.
• Daily downtime sheets/ filling in shift or downtime book/ Maintenance records
• Correctly completed history in Maintenance system, and engineering shift report
• Service sheets completed and adherence through daily and weekend plan
• Input into production tracker to be reviewed to align with actual DT problems and timings.

The required candidate must have the following:

• A practical approach to problem solving
• Forward-thinking
• Health and Safety, Quality conscious
• Team working attitude but can also work independently.
• Decision maker
• Self-motivated
• Conscientious, with attention to detail

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Previous experience/exposure to leadership of a small team or the desire to want to support a team.
• Ability to communicate to others in the department and cross departments.
• Organisational skills
• Strong Technical aptitude
• Must be a strong multi-discipline engineer
• Apprenticeship / Technical background Electrical/Mechanical - level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience of PLC, HMI Scada controlled systems
• Food Manufacturing experience

This position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute your expertise then please apply today!