We are looking for a Maintenance Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join one of our longstanding food manufacturing clients in the East Riding Area.

As their Maintenance Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for handling the installation, preventative/reactive maintenance and repairs of the machinery and facilities on site. Ensuring the smooth running of the production.

Includes - assisting the engineering management team in complying with all H&S responsibilities, legal compliance, delivering efficiencies, continuous improvements and maintenance management in respect of product streams, services, buildings and all other ancillary equipment

This role is easily commutable from Scarborough, Bridlington, Hull, Market Weighton and the surrounding areas. Offering a very competitive package including salary and perks. Working 12 h shifts on a rota, days and nights. (48hrs / 36 hrs per shift) - 18.35 standard pay + overtime available

Key accountabilities:

* To work within all necessary EH&S legislation (e.g. LOLER, PUWER, PAT testing, Electricity @ works regulations, COSHH, PTW etc.)

* To manage external contractors issuing work permits where appropriate;

* Attend and investigate fire/gas alarm activations and faults;

* To attend to any breakdowns or emergencies that may arise with a bias to action approach

* To commit to improving on their basic skills, in order to achieve the flexibility required to support all best practice maintenance on site.Identification of CI opportunities.identify and implement opportunities for efficiency and process improvements;Proactively manage own time, including prioritization of workload, working without direct supervision and making sound decisions based on the needs of the business;provide practical technical knowledge to the Site, including providing training, motivation, coaching and guidance as required;work closely with product stream members to maximize quality, customer satisfaction and product stream profitability.

* This includes a ‘customer facing’ approach with a commitment to communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with all stakeholders;

* liaise as required with suppliers;

* Contribute and assist in the management of the site CMMS system, including reviews, scheduling and PM content, in order to drive a high quality, low cost department.

* A totally flexible approach, to be available to cover any shift as part of current or any future rotational cover system. This includes weekend work, cover for shortages on shift etc.

* Collate and record accurate details of daily shift activity to optimize the CMMS system;

* Area of accountability includes, but not limited to: Production, packaging, distribution, services, facilities, Offices & external areas

* To carry out any other reasonable duties that will be required by the company from time to time

* To comply with good manufacturing practices and the Food Safety Act 1990.

* To comply with stores withdrawal procedures, to ensure tight cost controls..

Experience/Qualifications:

* Time served apprenticeship or equivalent with a recognised Engineering qualification

* Electrical bias preferred

* Previous maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* Flexible working attitudeCompetent electrical / fault finding & analysis skills

* Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

* Methodical & strong attention to detail

* Formal EH&S qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

* HNC (or equivalent).

* PLC control experience to a fault finding level

* Experience in blending, mixing, extrusion processes

* A high level of knowledge, and practical experience in instrumentation loops, calibration techniques & control systems.

* Demonstrable evidence of World class manufacturing techniques: 5S, SMED, Root Cause Analysis etc.

Benefits:

* Free onsite parking

* Length of Service Awards

* A friendly and approachable team from Operative to Senior Manager

* Pension scheme