Maintenance Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our Global FMCG Client, are currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer (12 hour shifts working 7am to 7pm / 7pm to 7am rotational shifts), based in Purfleet, Essex (RM19). This is a fulltime temporary role for 9 months. Paying a total of £41235 PA

• Salary - £29,409 p.a.
• 7 Day Shift Working Allowance (Day and Nights) - £8,714 p.a.
• On Call Flexible Allowance - £3,112 p.a.

The Technical Operator is required to Operate, Maintain, Improve and Repair equipment within the Sourcing Unit. She/he will support the delivery of operational KPIs (Productivity, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment, Cost, Delivery, Morale and Innovation (PQSCDMI)). Working within an autonomous team the Technical Operator will drive excellent standards of production delivery and continuous improvement, whilst always protecting a safe and sustainable environment. She/he will be required to champion specific skills and coach others. She/he will have a basic understanding of key cost drivers in the Sourcing Unit and will grow this in line with her/his wider project management skills.

Utilities only: Responsible for specific operational duties i.e. Effluent plant / site compliance & CHP plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical - Knowledge and application of technical skills to Operate, Maintain, Improve and Repair (OMIR) equipment. This allows production targets to be met safely, at the right level of quality and on time.

Understand the principles of mechanism and motion and be able to conduct changeovers, basic repairs and adjustments (eg Cams, slides, bearings, belts and pulleys). Utilise appropriate lubrication regimes.

Understanding of principles and application of pneumatics in the sourcing unit; able to conduct fault finding and basic repair.

Conduct basic electrical tasks within the Sourcing Unit (eg Lock Out/Tag Out, Isolation Procedures, Fault Location on a Common Control System and Testing and Verification of Common Proximity Sensors.

Safety - Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.

Environment - Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.

Quality - Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.

Leadership - Promote the development of a highly effective and autonomous team through strong communication, leading by example and conflict management, whilst keeping focused on goals and targets.

Continuous Improvement - Use performance measures to identify and prioritise losses in production area. Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses.

Problem Solving - Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.

Production Output - Agree production plan targets and review performance in order to drive functional goals at individual and team level.

Essential Qualifications

• Maintenance Engineering Discipline at Post Apprenticeship Skill level (as graded by national standards).
• School leaver qualifications in Reading and Comprehension, Writing and Mathematics. This will support report writing, data analysis, leadership and communication skills amongst others.
• Maintenance Engineering Discipline at National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
• Core Engineering Skills
• Experience of working as part of an extended team within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.