Multi Skilled Engineer

Our client is a UK leading food processor based near Pontefract specialising in pre prepared products, catering to places such as supermarkets and food service providers.
They are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Biased Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team.

Role and Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring all factory premises, plant and equipment are maintained correctly and safely to a good working order.
Respond to breakdown's in a quick timely manner and complete associated paperwork.
Pre-start production checks and paperwork to be completed daily.
Conduct continuous machine observation and measurement during the shift, identifying potential failure or deterioration in output, waste or quality performance from machine standards.
Determine cause of potential failure or performance deterioration, and either complete remedial work during shift or brief the manager on issue, cause and recommended solution.
Adhere to company Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Policy.
Audit works are actioned and recorded in line with management timelines.
Prevent production down time, accidents or injuries through planned preventative maintenance of equipment.
Conduct continuous monitoring of machinery during the shift, identifying potential safety risks and taking necessary actions to remove the hazard.
Conduct risk assessment prior to any maintenance work and ensure conclusions are implemented prior to start of work, to remove both hazards to staff and meat product.
Ensure equipment is handed back to production in 100% safe condition.
Be aware of accident reports and near miss forms. Working with the managerial team promptly to implement solutions to prevent any re-occurrence.
The management and observation of contractors working on site. Permits To Works to be completed wherever required.
Attend training sessions or courses at the request of your engineering Manager.
Liaise with production, technical, hygiene and management having a good team ethical approach at all times.

Working days: 4 on 4 off

Skills and Experience
Apprentice or time served
Qualified to ONC/equivalent minimum in mechanical engineering
NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering
Able to read electrical drawings
Aware of electrical regulations
Strong Mechanically
A good team player
Ability to work on own initiative
A systematic approach to problem solving/fault finding
Electrical knowledge and fault finding
Own tools- box will be provided

THE BENEFITS:
26 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas period, raising with service years.
Company pension
Life cover 4x salary
Company discounts

The Consultancy:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.