Multi Skilled Engineer

Our client is a UK leading food processor based near Pontefract specialising in pre prepared products, catering to places such as supermarkets and food service providers.<br />They are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Biased Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team.<br /><br />Role and Responsibilities<br />* Responsible for ensuring all factory premises, plant and equipment are maintained correctly and safely to a good working order.<br />* Respond to breakdown's in a quick timely manner and complete associated paperwork.<br />* Pre-start production checks and paperwork to be completed daily.<br />* Conduct continuous machine observation and measurement during the shift, identifying potential failure or deterioration in output, waste or quality performance from machine standards.<br />* Determine cause of potential failure or performance deterioration, and either complete remedial work during shift or brief the manager on issue, cause and recommended solution.<br />* Adhere to company Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Policy.<br />* Audit works are actioned and recorded in line with management timelines.<br />* Prevent production down time, accidents or injuries through planned preventative maintenance of equipment. <br />* Conduct continuous monitoring of machinery during the shift, identifying potential safety risks and taking necessary actions to remove the hazard. <br />* Conduct risk assessment prior to any maintenance work and ensure conclusions are implemented prior to start of work, to remove both hazards to staff and meat product.<br />* Ensure equipment is handed back to production in 100% safe condition. <br />* Be aware of accident reports and near miss forms.

Working with the managerial team promptly to implement solutions to prevent any re-occurrence. <br />* The management and observation of contractors working on site.

Permits To Works to be completed wherever required.<br />* Attend training sessions or courses at the request of your engineering Manager.<br />* Liaise with production, technical, hygiene and management having a good team ethical approach at all times.<br /><br />Working days: 4 on 4 off<br /><br />Skills and Experience<br />* Apprentice or time served<br />* Qualified to ONC/equivalent minimum in mechanical engineering<br />* NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering<br />* Able to read electrical drawings<br />* Aware of electrical regulations<br />* Strong Mechanically<br />* A good team player<br />* Ability to work on own initiative<br />* A systematic approach to problem solving/fault finding<br />* Electrical knowledge and fault finding<br />* Own tools- box will be provided<br /><br />THE BENEFITS:<br />26 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas period, raising with service years.<br />Company pension<br />Life cover 4x salary<br />Company discounts<br /><br />The Consultancy:<br />Edwards &amp; Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Edwards &amp; Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.<br /><br />