WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

Permanent role based in Durham
Salary is £44K per annum - limited overtime paid additional
Working hours Week 1 - Monday to Friday 8am-5:30pm and Week 2 - 6:30am-2pm Sunday to Thursday
33 days holiday including bank hols - extra day available with service
Sick pay scheme, company discounts, employee assistance programme
This role will provide a good work life balance, a strong degree of role autonomy, strong team culture, good variation of tasks and ownership within the role
THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client based in Durham. The company in question is a Food Manufacturer within the Durham area and they are looking for an Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician to join their team. In the role the successful candidate will form a team of 3 consisting of a Junior Maintenance Technician and an established Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

THE ROLE

Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager to develop maintenance strategies, procedures and methods
Lead on-site maintenance activity when the Engineering Manager is off-site
Use the maintenance software system to plan, prioritise and record activity
Carry out routine maintenance work and respond to equipment faults in a timely manner
Deal with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs to minimise down-time
Arrange procurement of fixtures, fittings and components
Fit new parts and ensure equipment is working correctly and efficiently
Monitor maintenance costs through the control of tools, stores and equipment
Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager and Bakery Management to plan maintenance activity and improve on-site health & safety
Regular communication to keep stakeholders informed about activity and issues, including attendance at Daily Production Meetings

THE PERSON

Time served, fully qualified electrician
ONC / HNC Electrical Engineering qualification preferred
Previous engineering experience within food production is essential
Experience in the repair/maintenance of food manufacturing equipment i.e. conveyors, packing lines, washers, hoppers, bar coders, metal detectors, chillers, ovens & mixers
Ability to work under pressure, to plan, prioritise and organise workload
Proven record of relationship building, with other functions and sites
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive, innovative and co-operative approach to work
Flexibility to work unsociable hours and adaptable to offer out of hours support as required to minimize down time
IT literate, with experience of maintenance systems
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Neil Douthwaite who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Neil at Westray Recruitment Group