Multi-skilled Engineer - Ayrshire

Our client is a leading producer within the food and manufacturing industry.Due to increased volume, they now have opportunities for talented Engineers to join their team.

The company has recently spent £3m on new state of the art equipment for the site.

Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer responsibilities:

• Maintain plant machinery at optimum levels with a minimum of downtime.
• Set-up machines/ resolve problems in production in these areas.
• Adjust machinery / suggest ideas of modifications.
• Support Manufacturing and other functions in all aspects of production
• Undertake routine maintenance of electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule.
• Carry out fault finding to detect and repair electrical and mechanical faults on machinery and equipment.
• Timely reaction to plant breakdowns and speed of response in rectifying breakdown problems.
• Supervise external contractors and colleagues as required.
• Advise other maintenance personnel on any technical issues beyond their scope.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company safety rules and health and safety legislation.

Essential

• A strong competence level in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in equipment installation.
• Experience in the care and inspection of plant services equipment (compressed air systems, steam boilers and refrigeration).
• Determination and a will to succeed
• To have excellent people skills and the ability to influence effectively.
• Experience within a Manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and decision making capability.

Desirable

• City and Guilds apprenticeship trained.
• 17th Edition electrical qualification.
• Experience of working within the food industry.
• Food Safety qualification. 

 If you have the relevant skills and experience then please apply by sending your CV for the attention of Nicole Lavelle. Excellent salary package and benefits on offer.