Maintenance Engineer

Kirkcaldy Permanent £39,000 - £40,000 per year
  • Manufacturing in Scotland since 1859
  • UK leading manufacturer, operating from our custom built facility in Kirkcaldy.

About Our Client



A UK leading manufacturer, operating from our custom built facility in Kirkcaldy. Manufacturing in Scotland since 1859 with Complete service - design and artwork, platemaking, printing, manufacture and logistics.

Job Description

* Carrying out planned maintenance, fault diagnostics, breakdown repairs, refurbishment, installation, improvements and modifications or upgrade to plant machines and services in order to minimise downtime and to maintain/improve all equipment. (tasks not limited to the listed summary)

* You will be expected to carry out all work to a high standard, following health and safety protocol and within BRC Hygiene standards.

* Adhere to all company and departmental processes and procedures.

* Consistently strive towards delivering departmental and company targets (KPIs) and objectives.

* Ensuring all work is entered into the maintenance management system. (Pirana)

* Work as part of a team along with operations to improve line performance in efficiency, quality and safety.

* Undertake training and up-skilling programs as required in line with technology advances.

* Participation in continuous improvement programs - 6s, Root cause, Lean. This is relevant to both shop floor and workshop environments.

* Be willing to work overtime and other shift patterns as per business needs. (minimum of one weekend per month overtime coverage required)

The Successful Applicant

Time served Electrical/Electronic craftsperson with Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

* Minimum of 8 years post qualification work experience. This must be within a maintenance role.

* Qualified to IET 18th edition.

* City and Guilds inspection testing 2391 (not essential but preferred)

* Preferable if candidate can demonstrate an understanding of PLC ladder logic, is capable of navigating digital drives and experience with various types of variable speed drives.

* Ability to solve problems using a logical thought process and implement solutions to prevent reoccurrence.

* Be able to understand and replicate electrical drawings (hydraulic interpretation an advantage but not essential).

* Ability to work consistently to high standards and prioritise tasks according to workload.

* Sound decision making skills.

* The ability to work as part of a team or as an individual. With little to no supervision.

* Good PC skills with experience of Computerise Maintenance Systems.

* Good written and verbal communication skills.

* Consistent high work standards even when under pressure.

What's on Offer

£40K + Shift Allowance

Monday to Friday shift pattern, days, backs, nights

Overtime paid at time and half

Contact
Colin Lapsley
Quote job ref
JN-042023-6026948
Phone number
+44 141 331 7950

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Kirkcaldy
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Colin Lapsley
Consultant phone
+44 141 331 7950
Job reference
JN-042023-6026948