MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to optimize our manufacturing facility in Peterborough, UK. Join our team to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Panama Shift Pattern, rotating days and nights, 12h shifts, 6am - 6pm, 6pm - 6am.

Responsibilities

• Continuously assess company plant and equipment for efficiency, purpose and implement improvements so that output will be optimized, inform of non-compliances.
• Use line monitoring, fault finding and problem-solving systems/techniques to maximize utilization of all company plant and equipment, by minimizing downtime through scheduled, planned, or ad hoc maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Help reduce the company’s "Carbon Footprint" by efficient utilization of resources, i.e.: Energy Usage, Waste Disposal, etc.
• Liaise and work closely with the production team enabling timely start-up of plant.
• Work safely, complying with the obligations under Health and Safety regulations.
• Study production schedules and estimate work hour requirements, for completion of job assignment.
• Confer with production, materials supervisors, and process technicians to coordinate activities.
• Prepare estimates, requisitions, and inspection routes for equipment.
• Manage small projects and assist with major projects when required.
• Regularly carry out audits for compliance to AIB / EFSIS / GMP Standards.
• Understand own responsibilities regarding food safety legislation, including HACCP, and carry out work accordingly.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to improve and develop operating practices to enhance product quality and customer service.
• Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Organize work activities to ensure the ‘no contamination’ of product.
• Ensure the safety of our product is not compromised in any way.
• Coordinate the activities of outside Engineers, Contractors, and Vendors.
• Complete all work undertaken, in a timely manner, and achieve deadlines.
• Have a flexible attitude towards all Engineering duties including providing cover for other Engineering functions and peers.

Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline.
• Working experience in production environment (food or consumer products industry preferred), supported by a good track record of acquiring Engineering skills, continuous learning.
• A good understanding of inter-discipline skills and multi-skilling.
• A solid grounding in food handling safe practices.
• An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSHH.
• Have a working knowledge of AC/DC drives and associated control equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills – ability to deal with both suppliers and internal customers.
• PC literate (Experience of MS Word, Lotus Notes and Excel Spreadsheets).
• Problem solving and fault-finding skills.
• Able to interpret schematic diagrams.
• Able to work on own initiative and highlight continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards work and colleagues, able to work in a team.
• Possess the energy and drive to get things done in a timely manner.
• Good understanding of various types of PLC including Allen Bradley, Schneider, and Siemens.
• Have a desire to upskill and learn.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a sustainable, innovative manufacturing facility
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with rotating shifts
• Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.