Engineers - Mechanical & Electrical

Job Title: Engineers - Mechanical & Electrical

Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK

Salary: Circa £42,000 (+) pa starting salary dependent on experience. Plus shift premiums

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Shift:

• This is a 24/7 shift-based role working 12-hour day and night shifts.
• We are currently in the process of finalising our shift pattern and are considering options such as 4-on/4-off and the Panama (2-2-3) rota.
• As part of this process, we're keen to take into account team feedback to ensure the chosen pattern supports both operational needs and work-life balance. The final shift arrangement will be confirmed before your start date.

About Gafoor:

Gafoor is a dynamic and rapidly growing family-owned business in Preston. They are a key player in their sector operating on a national basis, supplying poultry products to leading blue chip manufacturers.

About the role:

We are looking to recruit several electrical and mechanical engineers to facilitate a move to a rotating shift pattern during the summer. Successful applicants will work closely with the manufacturing team maintaining and servicing all processing machinery to ensure that machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and that all preventative maintenance is conducted to avoid production disruption.

You will need to have worked in a similar manufacturing environment and be able to carry out preventative maintenance, fault finding and deal with machine down-time efficiently.

The candidate will rotate as part of a multi-disciplinary team working across both day and night shifts. Excellent communication skills are a must as well as a flexible and proactive approach to ensure the needs of the business are met.

If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company who will offer you a rewarding career, then send your CV in for immediate consideration. Sponsorship will only be considered for these roles from candidates who already have a valid VISA and who are currently working in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete repairs and breakdowns in a timely manner and perform RCA's (Root Cause Analysis) to ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed.
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety rules and be able to escalate any failures.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager and the Manufacturing Managers.
• Be part of an Engineering team dedicated to providing a world class service.
• Be confident to communicate effectively and have the initiative to take the lead when required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices.
• Comply with all existing SWPs and contribute to the continuous improvement of SWPs.
• In the future support and mentor Electrical Apprentices on site

About you:

Essential Requirements:

• Must be fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Excellent I.T Skills
• Relevant degree and a good practical working knowledge is essential
• Minimum 3 years' post qualification experience working in a fast-paced factory/manufacturing environment.
• Good experience and able to demonstrate a methodical approach to fault finding
• Conversant with UK Health & Safety rules, regulations and best practices.
• Ability to priorities workload and concisely record information
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.

What We offer:

• Relocation package of up to £5,000 for candidates relocating
• Individual development / training programs with funded training
• Overtime premiums
• Subsidized canteen
• Staff shop / discounted products
• PPE and uniform provided
• On-site parking
• Enhanced pension and holiday entitlement with continuous service

Please note that this is a rolling advert and therefore previous candidates need not apply.

If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Production Engineer, FMCG Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, may also be considered for the role.