Shift Engineer /Multi-skilled maintenance engineer
£45,000-£47,000 p/a, 4 on 4 off Days & Night
Cheshire, Chester
The Company:
We are recruiting for a Shift Engineer (Maintenance) for a leading supplier in the food industry based in Cheshire. This role is essential for maintaining the facility's operational efficiency and involves working in a maintenance environment that is 60% reactive and 40% planned. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical sensors, switches, motors, and pumps, as well as performing facility maintenance tasks including lights, HVAC systems, chillers, freezers, and heaters.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform both reactive and planned maintenance on electrical systems and equipment, including sensors, switches, motors, and pumps.
Involvement with new design and upgrades, installation, and movements of existing machines.
Follow GMP and adopt a "clean as you go culture".
Operate and maintain service plant - boilers, chilled water, air, effluent treatment.
Maintain and repair centrifugal pumps for liquid products and positive displacement pumps for viscous products.
Ensure accurate temperature monitoring using digital thermometers and infrared sensors.
Monitor pressure using diaphragm pressure gauges and digital pressure transmitters.
Service and maintain plate and tubular heat exchangers for pasteurization processes.
Work with homogenizers to ensure the stability of dairy products.
Operate and maintain centrifugal separators for cream separation and whey clarification.
Oversee the maintenance of stainless-steel storage tanks and mixing vessels.
Manage filtration systems such as microfiltration and ultrafiltration units.
Conduct maintenance on packaging machines, including filling and sealing machines.
Ensure CIP systems function efficiently to maintain hygiene standards.
Use quality control instruments like spectrophotometers and pH meters to support product quality.
Utilize automation and control systems, including SCADA, to optimize production processes.
Maintain cooling and refrigeration units to ensure optimal product storage conditions.
Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
Adhere to safety and quality standards at all times.Qualifications and Skills:
Recognised engineering accreditation electrical with optional mechanical qualification (recognised apprenticeship, ONC or City and Guilds or 17th/18th edition IEE. Where there are training needs identified, they can assess at interview and remedy post probation potentially.
Proven experience in maintenance engineering, preferably within the food industry.
Strong electrical and mechanical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex systems.
Experience with pumps, temperature probes, pressure sensors, and other production equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Relevant engineering qualifications or certifications are desirable.What They Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work with a leading company in the food industry.
Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development