Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Gnaw Chocolate Ltd, 59 whiffler road Industrial Estate whiffler Road NR3 2AW

Reports to: Head of Operations

Definition:

provide effective and efficient mechanical and electrical maintenance support throughout the production and warehouse facility, and general building & construction maintenance support.

Support continuous improvement projects and monitor and update maintenance schedules and procedures.

You will be working closely with the Production and Packing teams to ensure that all machinery operating procedures and systems that are in place embedded to improve the manufacturing function.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

The role will be working with a wide range of complex automated and semi-automated machinery and will include planning and preventative predictive condition-based maintenance of manufacturing machinery and other machines and equipment within the factory.

Working with production teams you will provide training on machine process and basic production maintenance (TPM), meeting stretching demands through OEE.

You will be responsible for ensuring full insight into spare parts and indirect materials inventory ensuring parts available to support maintenance events building into preventative maintenance processes/plans.

Key Responsibilities: General & Task Management

· Respond to breakdowns on fast paced production machinery such as the production machine, conveyors, and packaging machinery.

· Responsible for recording accurately all work undertaken, including job reports.

· Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with the schedule & company requirements, to support an upturn in OEE and a reduction in downtime. Update and upgrade the schedule as required.

· Implement safe temporary repairs where production restrictions apply, inform Shift Leader/Supervisor, and arrange permanent repairs in production down time.

· Conduct regular inspections whilst assisting in the completion and review of risk assessments for the department.

• Fully engaged in supporting the engineering maintenance strategy to move from a reactive breakdown philosophy to proactive and preventative maintenance.

· To step change the performance and efficiency through continuous improvement techniques.

• Ensure proactive response to maintenance and breakdowns on site ensuring continuity of production and services.

· Ensuring basic building maintenance program is maintainedincluding AHU.

· To fully engage in and coach the effective development of themselves and their colleagues in their upskilling on their lines.

· Maintain a stock of appropriate parts and materials, ensuring reorder requests are placed promptly.

• Any other duties required by Management.
• Maintain COSHH Register and ensure any relevant safety files are kept up to date.

· Attend team/department meetings to discuss short-, mid- and long-term company objectives, feedback reports on KPI achievements and identify improvements. You will provide basic building, plumbing, decorating and carpentry tasks to support the maintenance of the building, requesting contractor quotes and support where appropriate.

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· Report on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of products and materials.

· Ensure Factory GMP standards are maintained through completion of daily checks.

· Ensure wiring diagrams for all machines on site are available and up to date.

· Clear operating instructions to be written if not provided with new machinery. Including assembly/dismantling of machines for cleaning and safe cleaning procedures.

· Ensure daily/weekly checks are carried out and documents completed.

People Management

Develop an enthusiastic, motivated approach ensuring staff are well informed and involved in the factory OEE performance and improvement.

· Provide preventative maintenance and operational training to staff as required and ensure staff training records are updated.

· Promote a positive, target driven atmosphere and creating team cohesion and morale.

Relationship Management

· Liaise and communicate with other teams, sharing critical information and build positive working relationships, creating a seamless working environment.

· Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained.

· Building relationships through key members of the inventory supply chain of spare parts.

· Work alongside the production team to share ideas and improve operation by recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities, process, and procedure improvements in line with company standards and performance expectations.

Self-Management

· Assist with development of new processes and risk assessments within the department.

· Assist with incident investigations when required to ascertain root cause and implement any preventative actions identified.

· Consistently promote high standards through personal example

· Proactively contribute to a healthy, positive, and motivated team atmosphere.

· Confident and rounded thinking and embrace personal challenge.

Working in line with all company H&S procedures and policies.

· Proactive, quickly adapting to change and pressure.

· Be a self-starter, challenge driven and determined.

• Take ownership for machine performance.
• Work in a tidy manner, keeping tool lockers organised and secure, the work area clear with tools and parts accounted for. Keep all tools in good serviceable condition and make sure they are fit for purpose.

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Other Duties

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Operations Manager within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience and Skills

· Have a recognised UK electrical qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

• Be able to read both mechanical and electrical schematic drawings and have a good knowledge of AC motors, inverter drives, PLCs, and sensors.
• Experience of working with compressed air
• Proven experience of successfully managing mechanical and electrical faults/breakdowns on various items of plant and machinery, working within the parameters of finance, efficiency labour costs and company KPI’s.
• Mechanical stripping down, rebuilding, servicing, and overhauls on various items of plant and machinery including replacing motors, gearboxes, belts, bearings, and rollers.
• Application of basic plumbing and DIY skills.
• Practical involvement in plant projects or upgrades.
• Excellent understanding of industry Health & Safety practices.

· Excellent attention to detail, organisational and follow-up skills.

· Excellent time management skills with proven experience of successfully managing multiple deadlines and priorities.

· Understanding or experience of LEAN manufacturing or other performance improvement techniques.

· Competent in problem solving, team building, planning, and decision making.

Essential

· Experience/understanding of using food production/packing machinery and equipment.

· Hold a H&S qualification, i.e., NEBOSH/IOSH.

· Knowledge of ERP/FR systems.

· Valid First Aid at work qualification.

• Welding and fabrication skills

Desirable

Communication

· You will be expected to liaise with people at all levels; therefore, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

· Ability to articulate praise, difficulties, and concerns in a professional and considerate manner using written or verbal communication skills.

Essential

Customer Focus

· Strives to reach a high level of customer satisfaction through excellent product quality and service levels.

Essential

Teamwork

· Ability to with a variety of cross-functional team members.

Essential

Equality & Diversity

· Show respect for all groups and individuals regardless of their culture, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

· Advise on alternative options to ensure equality of access to information and services.

Essential

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £42,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norwich, NR3 2AW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (required)
• Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)
• Electrical engineering: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/07/2023