{"id":1544,"date":"2019-06-19T08:55:15","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T07:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jkrecruit.co.uk\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2021-02-02T10:20:44","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T10:20:44","slug":"shift-engineer-newport-31000-mornings-afternoons-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jkrecruit.co.uk\/?p=1544","title":{"rendered":"Shift Engineer, Newport, \u00a333,000, Mornings, Afternoons & Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Overview<\/strong>
\nA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an engineer to join a friendly, hard-working team based in Newport, South Wales. The company manufacture food products and are part of a larger group. The factory is looking for experienced engineers who are electrically or mechanically biased.
\nYou can expect to achieve a salary of up to \u00a333,000 working a three shift pattern of mornings, afternoons & nights Monday-Friday rotating on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n

The Role<\/strong>
\nYou will provide an effective maintenance service to ensure that all machinery, plant, equipment and site utilities are at good working order and of a high standard of repair.
\nYou will support production by resolving breakdowns and delivering planned maintenance.
\nYou will also drive improvement across the site in terms of machinery, hygiene, quality, and performance.
\nDuties will include:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 To maintain all plant, machinery and equipment so as to ensure complete availability to meet production demands at all time.
\n\u2022 To run and control daily maintenance of all machinery and equipment within set budgets. This will include breakdowns and preventative maintenance, keeping accurate maintenance logs and records.
\n\u2022 Ensuring work is carried out to the highest possible standards, and in a clean and orderly manner across the whole of the site
\n\u2022 Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring that there is always a rapid response and that plant equipment and machinery breakdown time is minimised. Always endeavour to reduce downtime of site plant and machinery.
\n\u2022 Carrying out maintenance in Low Risk, High Care and High Risk environments, always adhering to Technical procedures and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)
\n\u2022 To ensure that all machinery and equipment complies with the Health and Safety regulations and that all maintenance in carried out using Safe Systems of Work.
\n\u2022 To keep an inventory of spares on site and to maintain a stock at a reasonable limit and within budget.
\n\u2022 To liaise effectively with, and supervise all external maintenance contractors and ensure that they follow the sites Foods Hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
\n\u2022 In conjunction with the Engineering Manager evaluate any new machinery or equipment to assess suitability and cost.
\n\u2022 In conjunction with the development teams assess any changes to plant machinery or equipment, which will allow for improvements in quality, scope, and profitability of the product portfolio.
\n\u2022 Carry out regular and routine site checks including plant rooms, all site structures, car parks and landscape to assess for damage. Carry out routine repairs to the same or if necessary arrange for the work to be carried out be an approved outside contractor.
\n\u2022 Maintain and regularly audit all site security measures including all gates, fences, doorways, locks, alarm systems, CCTV and access control systems.
\n\u2022 Maintain and regularly audit the site for Health and Safety compliance, including all fire regulations and to attend all Health and Safety committee meetings.
\n\u2022 To oversee and inspect all industrial plant and service utilities and liaise with suppliers and contract engineers for all repairs and routine maintenance work to ensure 100% reliability and supply.
\n\u2022 Improve OEE
\n\u2022 Responsible for adherence to H&S policy, procedure and targets. Ensures all Health and Safety standards are met and drives Health and Safety standards
\n\u2022 Provide good reporting and communication between Production, the Engineering team, and Engineering management, as appropriate.
\n\u2022 Perform any other duties which might reasonably be requested in association with this role in order to meet the needs of the business.
\n\u2022 Portray a positive image of the company and its values in a professional manner at all times.<\/p>\n

The Person<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Minimum of 3 years engineering experience.
\n\u2022 Relevant HNC\/ONC Qualification or apprenticeship
\n\u2022 Experience of PLC, Refrigeration, Control Voltages, 3 Phase Distribution.
\n\u2022 Multi-skilled with formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or higher, in an electrical or mechanical subject.
\n\u2022 Must be PC literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
\n\u2022 Strong communicator both verbally and written.
\n\u2022 Knowledge and understanding of health and safety.
\n\u2022 Flexible, Team player, able to work with minimal supervision.
\n\u2022 Able to control and explain budget information.
\n\u2022 Good organisational skills, able to plan personal workload and ensure that colleagues deliver to agreed timescales.
\n\u2022 Time Management \u2013 Meeting deadlines.
\nDesirable:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Experience working in Food Manufacturing or similar environment<\/p>\n

Person Specification:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Has a proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement, and personal development.
\n\u2022 Has the knowledge, discipline and initiative to work alone.
\n\u2022 Practical attitude.
\n\u2022 Applies a team approach to engineering issues.
\n\u2022 Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
\n\u2022 Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings\/manuals
\n\u2022 A logical and flexible approach to working.
\n\u2022 Demonstrates a sense of urgency and is proactive in driving through continuous improvement initiatives.
\n\u2022 Possess excellent decision making skills.
\n\u2022 Must be physically fit as the role necessitates manual handling and working at height, and long periods of time standing.
\n\u2022 Comfortable working in factory, office and outdoor environments.<\/p>\n

JK Recruitment<\/strong>
\nPlease be aware that we receive a high volume of interest for each of our roles and we cannot guarantee we will be in touch if you are not shortlisted for the position. At JK Recruitment we aim to provide the best possible opportunity to take your career forward, we will be in touch within the next seven days if your application is successful. Please continue to visit www.jkrecruit.co.uk to keep up to date with further vacancies.
\nWe regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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