Due to continued growth we have a new opportunity available for a Maintenance Engineer to join our client one of Europe’s leading privately-owned food processors at their site in Penston, Glasgow.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Penston
Salary: £43,000 to £47,000

The role: As a Maintenance Engineer you will possess a strong technical knowledge and be seen as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or type of machinery. Working as a member of your shift team you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment OEE and minimising downtime. You will be accountable to the Engineering Manager/Assistant Managers but will report into and receive direction from your Engineering Supervisor regarding the day to day activities you will undertake.

Duties & Responsibilities:

It would be advantageous to be able to demonstrate relevant engineering competencies and have experience with Packing Machinery and in particular; Proseal, Mondini, Multivac and associated equipment.
Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns and repair in a timely and controlled manner.
Progress reporting to Engineering Management / Supervisor.
Must be proactive to complete scheduled work plans, start-up checks etc. in a timely manner.
Carryout special projects as required by the Engineering Management team.
Comply with health and safety and food safety legislation.
Liaise with the production team to ensure we supply our customer.

The ideal candidate will be educated to a minimum of ONC/NVQ in an Engineering related discipline and 18th edition qualification would be advantageous. You will also ideally have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training programme in installation and maintenance that includes relevant practical experience.

You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner along with proven experience of planned maintenance systems, breakdown maintenance and installations and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.