Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Company description :

STADA Group UK

Job description :

Natures Aid, part of STADA Group was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, e-commerce and grocery, with over 200 products throughout 15 main health categories. Together we are shaping the future of Natures Aid by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK |Natures Aid

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Kirkham, Preston |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent | Rotating Shifts6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm

We are currently searching for an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias to support our maintenance team. Youll be providing excellent support across site, ensuring machines, equipment and property are all maintained to ensure production is maximised while working to planned schedules.

How You Will Make an Impact

Liaise with the Engineering Manager daily to ensure machine down time is kept to a minimum

Identify and solve day to day maintenance problems

Perform PPM (planned preventative maintenance) schedules as required

Involvement with projects and continuous improvements

Perform duties from the maintenance non-urgent job list

Accurately complete all documentation in a timely fashion

Accurately create and update relevant SOPs as necessary

Identify and solve day to day machine and plant related problems

Carry out maintenance activities on buildings, plant, and facilities to improve quality and cost effectiveness

Liaise with the Engineering Manager to ensure the availability of spare machine parts whilst keeping costs to a minimum

Set up various packaging machinery as and when required and assist with installation of new equipment

Provide machine setup as required and work with the site to improve its TPM plans.

Communicate effectively with the team and inform the Engineering Manager of any machine faults / difficulties at any time throughout the day.

Provide training and coaching to other employees and team members as required in line with our one team ethos

What We Are Looking For

A time served engineer / recognised engineering trade apprenticeship and / or HNC in electrical engineering(236 City and Guilds)

Proven experience within the FMCG sector

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of electrical control systems

Experience and a good understanding of fault finding, 3 phase and single-phase motors, pumps, relays, sensors, and drives

Solid mechanical skills, chains, gears, bearings and seals.

Computer Literate, with good general understanding of the Microsoft suite including Excel and Outlook

Excellent problems solving skills with the ability to be proactive and make sound decisions to resolve situations.

Previous experience of working in a clean manufacturing / factory environment preferably within the food / pharmaceutical industry

desirable

Experience of working on a wide range of manufacturing and packaging machinery

desirable

How we care for you

At Natures Aid our purpose Caring for peoples health as a trusted partner motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return :

• ?? Competitive salary, and annual bonus scheme.
• ?? Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• ?? 23.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• ?? Free fruit on site.
• ?? Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan
• ?? Free winter flu jab.
• ?? Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing

offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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