Location: West Bromwich
Salary: £56,000 to £58,000
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday, Early, Late, and Nights
Looking to Hire Urgently (1 Stage Interview)
Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:
* Respond to breakdown calls as the first responder on shift
* Diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical/instrumentation systems independently
* Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction
* Perform fault-finding on PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels
* Carry out mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps
* Carry out electrical repairs including motors, starters, switchgear and wiring faults
* Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures
* Complete CMMS breakdown work orders with accurate fault descriptions and actions taken
* Provide technical input to Lead Engineer during RCA investigations
* Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service
* Execute PPM work orders assigned by the Lead Engineer through the CMMS
* Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication
* Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT
* Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs
Required Maintenance Engineer Experience:
Essential Experience:
* Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience
* Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing
* Strong experience responding to breakdowns and diagnosing equipment faults independently
* Experience with mechanical equipment including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps
* Experience with electrical equipment including motors, starters, switchgear and wiring
* Experience using a CMMS to complete maintenance work orders and update asset records
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
* City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent engineering qualification
* Mechanical and Electrical/E&I engineering qualification
* Experience with PLC fault-finding and control systems
* Experience with vibration monitoring, thermal imaging and lubrication-based condition monitoring
* Experience with ATEX equipment and hazardous-area inspections
Salary description
£56000.00 - £58000.00 per year