Maintenance Engineer

Location Helston
Job type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £39,000 per annum
Contact name: Danielle Hubbard Assoc CIPD
Contact email: danielle@smithandreed.co.uk

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join a growing organisation within the food industry. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and skilled individual, with the ability to work a varied shift pattern to incorporate 12-hour shifts and weekends. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of company facilities and equipment, providing excellent customer service while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Servicing, fault-finding and fixing plant issues whilst creating pro-active strategies to drive operational efficiencies.

  • Respond to production breakdown requests and supporting with daily maintenance duties on-site.

  • Liaising with external contractors and oversee Contractor Control whilst maintaining alignment with BRC standards and fabrication audits.

  • Preventative and corrective maintenance alongside root cause analysis.

  • Risk management analysis, asset management and business continuity planning.

Essential Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical maintenance with experience in electrical fault finding.

  • Pumps and pneumatics knowledge.

  • Recognised engineering qualifications.

  • Coaching and mentoring experience beneficial, to support peers and improve autonomy.

  • LEAN manufacturing knowledge and FMCG experience desirable.

  • Ability to work flexible hours to meet business needs.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for engineering and maintenance, apply now!