Maintenance Engineer

Continuously assess company plant and equipment for efficiency, purpose and implement improvements so that output will be optimised, inform of non-compliances.
-Use line monitoring, fault finding and problem-solving systems/techniques to maximise utilisation of all company plant and equipment, by minimising downtime through scheduled, planned, or ad hoc maintenance, and continuous improvement.
-Help reduce the company's "Carbon Footprint" by efficient utilisation of resources, i.e.: Energy Usage, Waste Disposal, etc.
-Liaise and work closely with the production team enabling timely start-up of plant.
-Work safely, complying with the obligations under Health and Safety regulations.
-Study production schedules and estimates work hour requirements, for completion of job assignment.
-Confer with production, materials supervisors, and process technicians to coordinate activities.
-Prepare estimates, requisitions, and inspection routes for equipment.
-Manage small projects and assists with major projects when required.
-Regularly carry out audits for compliance to AIB / EFSIS / GMP Standards.
-Understand own responsibilities regarding food safety legislation, including HACCP, and carry out work accordingly.
-Work with Production and Quality teams to improve and develop operating practices to enhance product quality and customer service.
-Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.
-Organise work activities to ensure the 'no contamination' of product.
-Ensure the safety of our product is not compromised in any way.
-Coordinate the activities of outside Engineers, Contractors, and Vendors.
-Complete all work undertaken, in a timely manner, and achieve deadlines.
-Have a flexible attitude towards all Engineering duties including providing cover for other Engineering functions and peers.

Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline.
-Working experience in production environment (food or consumer products industry preferred), supported by a good track record of acquiring Engineering skills, continuous learning.
-A good understanding of inter-discipline skills and multi-skilling.
-A solid grounding in food handling safe practices.
-An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSHH.
-Have a working knowledge of AC/DC drives and associated control equipment.
-Good written and verbal communication skills - ability to deal with both suppliers and internal customers.
-PC literate (Experience of MS Word, Lotus Notes and Excel Spreadsheets).
-Problem solving and fault-finding skills.
-Able to interpret schematic diagrams.
-Able to work on own initiative and highlight continuous Improvement opportunities.
-Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards work and colleagues, able to work in a team.
-Possess the energy and drive to get things done in a timely manner.
-Good understanding of various types of PLC including Allen Bradley, Schneider, and Siemens.
-Have a desire to upskill and learn.

This is a great opportunity to join our team, bringing to life our future condiments manufacturing facility, located in Peterborough, UK. Our vision is to build a sustainable, innovative McCormick factory-of-the-future to support our Flavour Solutions customers.