Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Industry
Reference
LRMMTG_1658410541
Salary
£30000 - £34000 per annum + pension, sick pay, wellness programme
Benefits
pension, sick pay, wellness programme
Job Type
Job Location
Description
Our client, an international leader in food products, is currently recruiting for several Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join their busy manufacturing team, based in Gateshead. The ideal candidate will be suitably experienced in a similar manufacturing environment, in exchange for which, they are offering generous renumeration and benefits package, including company pension, on-site parking, sick pay, store discounts and wellness programmes.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Salary: 30k-34k per annum (includes shift allowance)
Additional Pay: Performance related bonus
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off
Full time, Permanent
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that line speeds are optimized
- Bands and wires on sheeter and setup of expander machines are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
- Cutters are kept in a good state of repair and are readily available when the plan requires
- Assist in trials / product development / breakage
- Record machine settings and carry out 1000 bag checks
- Food safety – minimizing day to day risks with running of the plant
- Maintenance PPM in a timely manner
- Promote and contribute to continuous improvement
- Minimize down time
- Train and support production staff in the correct way to treat machinery
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Health & Safety and Food Safety
- GCSE Mathematics Grade C or equivalent
- Organisational Skills
- PC literacy
- Engineering / Machinery Experience
DESIRABLE
- Experience with packaging machines, metal detectors, food related machinery or experience of working in a similar environment
- Understanding of food safety principles and maintenance within a food orientated environment
- The ability to work well in a wider team or on their own initiative
Job Reference: LRMMTG_1658410541
Salary: £30000 - £34000 per annum + pension, sick pay, wellness programme
Salary per: Annum
Job Duration:
Baltic Recruitment Sector: Engineering_technical
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Job Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Job Skill: Food Safety, health + safety, maintenance, Manufacturing, mechanical, Packing