Sharpak Aylesham is a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for use in the Fresh Produce and Food Service divisions. Established in 1968, the site has significantly grown in recent years and aims to be the first choice for rigid plastic packaging solutions through our reliability, efficiency, and innovation as a manufacturer of sustainable packaging on a local and global platform.
To support our 5 year plan, we are looking for a Multi-skilled Engineer to compliment our Engineering Maintenance team for the site.
The ideal candidate will have a 60/40 electrical/mechanical bias, with a sound understanding of both electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals. A key focus of the role is to attain minimal breakdowns through the development and implementation of more long-term reliable solutions through root cause analysis.
The role will support various upgrade/improvement projects to optimise our equipment utilisation and efficiency targets and is required to be fully autonomous and proactive to help ensure the Engineering Department supports future business growth.
You will be required to:
- Assist the Engineering Manager to create a high performing team with the overall target to achieve zero breakdowns and eliminate machine setup issues;
- Undertake planned maintenance tasks autonomously to maximise machinery up time and minimise disruption to production targets;
- Assist and support with reactive maintenance tasks in a proactive fashion, liaising with the Engineering Manager to ensure production downtime is minimised;
- Work on electrical installations up to 400V, process safety circuits, and electrical control circuits (PLC & VSD), following relevant health and safety standards;
- Assist the Engineering Manager with creating and reviewing risk assessments, SOPs, OPLs, and Preventative Maintenance Schedules;
- Undertake proactive and effective fault diagnosis utilising both mechanical and electrical root cause analysis to establish problems and determine solutions;
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, service providers and department managers;
- Develop a firm understanding of the Company processes and suggesting improvements in order to embrace a culture of continuous improvement;
- Ensuring that breakdowns/potential safety hazards are attended to immediately.
You should have a formal qualification in Engineering at NVQ L3+ with significant experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, and have proven experience in a Multi-skilled Engineer role. Other essential requirements include:
- Ability to demonstrate actual workplace experience in applying Engineering knowledge and skills to perform root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of CAD or similar software (reading drawings).
- Demonstrable experience of analysing data and making recommendations where necessary.
- Ability to work autonomously to a high standard, either alone or as part of a wider team.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to personal development.
You will be working a contintental shift pattern, 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm, 6pm-6am) on a 28 day rotation. This is a 365 day, 7 day a week working pattern, meaning shifts may include weekends and bank hoidays