Maintenance Engineer - Days

Job Description:

About (COMPANY NAME)

(COMPANY NAME) Group's UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of EUR1bn per year, it is one of the world's leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.
Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business - a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.
We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children's cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business.

About the role

We are currently seeking a days based Maintenance Engineer to join our team in (COMPANY NAME) Foods, Ossett. This is a full-time role, on average working 42 hours per week, on a panama style shift pattern.
Ideally, you will have experience of working in a fast paced Production facility, carrying out proactive/reactive maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure limited downtime. You will be able to TIG weld products to a high standard and coding's would be beneficial, however not essential as training could be provided.

Key responsibilities

* Planned Preventative Maintenance: Ensure planned maintenance is carried out in line with the site schedule. Liaising with other departments to ensure tasks are completed with little to no impact on operations
* Process Capability: Establish capability of all site services processes and follow statistical process controls to monitor and ensure processes are stable and deliver products that meet customer specifications
* Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve standards set by facilitating and executing 8 Step Practical Problem Solving or other appropriate KPS methodologies within the site maintenance team
* Communication: Liaise with Engineering colleagues on a regular basis to communicate equipment status, performance against the required schedule.
* Manage Health and Safety: Ensure all engineering work carried out in the value stream meets the requirements of Quality, Safety, Health & Environment policies & procedures.
* Document Standard Work & Standard Confirmation: Ensure documents are up to date and that reflect the preventive maintenance (legionella, daily checks, site compliance)

Qualifications and skills

* Relevant Third Level Engineering qualification or recognised, standards-based time served apprenticeship.
* Relevant experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment or Site Services Role
* Proficient written, numerical and verbal skills
* Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office family of products
* Experience of Maintenance Management Systems & software.
* Asset management knowledge
* Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills

What's in it for me?

Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme to up to 10% and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
In (COMPANY NAME) we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.
One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.
One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.
We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

​Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within (COMPANY NAME) and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
Get in touch today- we look forward to meeting you