My client is a leading FMCG manufacturing organisation with an impressive history and a fantastic reputation within the industries they serve. Due to a range of innovative developments and investment, they are going through an extensive period of growth. This includes new state-of-the-art manufacturing assets.
They are now looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their site on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be tasked with supporting the engineering team in reaching a higher level of standard.
Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment as defined by our PPM schedule to the highest standard
* Work as part of a mechanical/electrical team, to keep our plant availability in line with operational commitments
* Assist with machine improvement projects
* Monitor, fault find, maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machinery
* Apply first level maintenance activities to all onsite assets
* Large plant complex repairs
* Using Breathing Apparatus and working in confined spaces if required (Training will be provided if required)
* Development of new skills both in and outside of your core discipline
* Working on fixed plant on Water and Waste Water Treatment sites to fault find, repair and maintain a wide variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machinery.
* Work with other disciplines in a workshop team
* Follow the business and departmental rules associated with workflow and management
* An awareness of health and safety and works in a manner that keeps you and those around you safe
* Use our computerised maintenance management system to organise workload and work order response
Education & Experience:
* All applicants should hold City & Guilds or similar vocational qualifications and have completed an apprenticeship or recognised training in mechanical discipline
* Relevant experience in a production / processing or manufacturing facility would be beneficial
* Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, to interact with colleagues and managers alike
* Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to take and respond to direction as required
This is a Monday - Friday dayshift position