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Multi-skilled / Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: London - Rainham

Industry: Food
Salary: £47,000-£49,000 p/a
Work Pattern: Rotating day and night shifts (rotates every two weeks), 39 hours per week

We are seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to join a dynamic team in London-Rainham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a renowned brand known for premium-quality products and ongoing expansion into new markets. This organisation looks after its engineers and offers training and development where needed. It can also offer career progression into a more senior role, e.g., Team Leader/shift manager.

Shift Pattern Details:

4-week rotating shift pattern:
Week 1: Monday & Tuesday (Day), Friday & Saturday (Day)
Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday (Day)
Week 3: Monday & Tuesday (Night), Friday & Saturday (Night)
Week 4: Wednesday & Thursday (Night)
Shifts are 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am; no consecutive days or nights
24/6 coverage with potential additional Sunday shifts (call-out rota with £75 allowance)Equipment on Site:

Intake System: Lorries unload into an underground hopper, transferring rice into 16 bulk silos (1,000 tons each).
Milling Lines:
Cleaners and Separators: Remove impurities and foreign matter from raw rice.
Dehuskers: Removes the husk from the rice grains.
Whitening Machines: Polish the rice to remove the bran layer.
Grading Machines: Sort the rice based on size and quality.
Collar Sorters: Use compressed air to sort out defective grains.
Packing Lines:
Bagging Machines: Automatically fill, weigh, and seal various bag sizes.
Robotic Palletizers: Automate the stacking of filled bags onto pallets.
Conveyors: Transport rice bags through different stages of the packing process.
Stitching Machines: Securely close large bags, such as 20kg packs.
Metal Detectors and Checkweighers: Ensure product quality by detecting metal contaminants and verifying bag weights.
Shrink Wrapping Machines: Wrap pallets of finished products for shipping.
Maintenance Equipment:
Chain Conveyors, Elevators: Transport materials within the facility.
Sprockets and Pulleys: Critical components in the operation of conveyors and other machinery.
Lubrication Systems: Maintain machinery efficiency and longevity.Your Role as a shift Engineer:

Report to the Engineering Team Leader
Adhere to GMP, Safety, Quality, Operational, and Engineering procedures
Support production while prioritizing Safety, Quality, and Production Volume
Ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements
Monitor site performance and KPIs, supporting safety targets
Manage spare stock holding and procurement through PM systems and CMMS
Identify and plan maintenance and corrective actions
Execute continuous improvement tasks
Provide technical expertise and training for Operators and Technicians
Control work through the Permit to Work system
Drive continuous improvements and liaise with other departments
Offer suggestions for enhancing production equipment and facilities
Conduct electrical and mechanical installation worksEssential Experience:

Experienced Shift Engineer with a solid track record
Flexible to work rotating shifts (days and nights)
NVQ level 3, City and Guild or apprentice trained in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
Experience with workshop machines and power tools
IOSH Managing Safely certification
Experience in confined spaces and working at heights (training available)
CI trained in a manufacturing environment
MEWP and FLT licenses (training available)
Lone worker experience (preferred)
Knowledge of food safety standards BRC and HACCPThe Person:

Committed to health and safety
Self-motivated with a problem-solving approach
Team player, able to work independently and under pressure
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Proactive in identifying and fixing faulty processes
Flexible for holiday and overtime cover