Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – Hertfordshire – Permanent – £39,000 to £43,000 - 6am to 2pm

We are working on the behalf of a contract manufacturing company who are seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a mechanical bias.

• Attend breakdowns and carry out running repairs on filling and packaging lines to minimise operational downtime.
• Accurately diagnose downtime issues and ensure all faults are appropriately recorded and logged.
• Facilitate the purchase of parts and components required for maintenance and repair activities.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacturing schedules.
• Support and train operators in line-setting activities where required.
• Manufacture change parts and carry out modifications and developments to machines and equipment as directed by the Project Manager or appointed person.
• Overhaul and repair plant, machinery and services as required.
• Apply multi-skilled engineering practices across mechanical, electrical and workshop disciplines, within the required level of competence.
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and warehouse operations.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team and other departments to maintain effective operations.
• Provide flexibility and support across warehouse activities as required.
• Be prepared to work various shift patterns and a reasonable amount of overtime where necessary to provide operational cover.

• Relevant Engineering qualification, preferably with a Mechanical Engineering bias.
• Previous experience within a GMP manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience with in food manufacturing or a similar production environment is advantageous.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Practical experience across mechanical, electrical and workshop disciplines is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and develop new technical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to engineering tasks