A superb opportunity for an experienced multi skilled Food Production Engineer to join a major UK food manufacturing group.
THE CLIENT Is a leading manufacturer of chilled foods for the UK's leading supermarkets. This opportunity is based at a business unit/manufacturing plant of a major UK food manufacturing group, with a multimillion pound annual turnover.
THE JOB - Engineer
A multi skilled engineer is required with both electrical and mechanical skills. Reporting to the Engineering Manager;
Operating a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern.
*You will have a hands on approach for varied duties including installation and maintenance of automated and semi-automated food processing equipment and planned maintenance within a food manufacturing environment
*You will be able to take ownership of tasks and take accountability
*Carry out day-to-day repair and maintenance of all equipment on site
*Liaise with Production Department to provide pro-active support to ensure efficiency of production runs
*Pro-active in finding permanent solutions to engineering problems
*Comply with and strongly advocate relevant H&S, Food Hygiene and Environmental legislation
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be an experienced multi skilled Engineer with:
*Experience in food manufacturing, with mechanical, electrical and fault finding skills
*Suitably qualified in an Engineering discipline with 16th Edition as a minimum
*Preferably you will have a pneumatics qualification and conversant with IEE regulations
*Strong people management and motivational skills
*A 'hands on' approach
Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector
