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Maintenance Engineer
Location: Alton, Hampshire GU34 2QR
Salary: £37-40k pa, DOE + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 41.25/week 07.30-16.30 (45 min break) with occasional call outs
Benefits:
• Holiday allowance - 24 days + birthday, Extra day after 2 years and 4 years, can buy/sell up to 3 days holiday
• Employee Assistance programme from day 1.
• Enhanced family pay policies.
• Long service awards
• Company Events
• After probation Pension with enhanced matched contribution level
• Health Cash plan
Maintenance Engineer – About the role:
We’re seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our plant and machinery through robust, proactive maintenance programs.
This role is pivotal in maintaining our high standards of safety and efficiency, minimizing downtime, and supporting production needs.
Maintenance Engineer – Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct routine scheduled maintenance and respond promptly to equipment faults.
• Designing maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods with the Lead Maintenance Engineer.
• Updating and monitoring of jobs, PM’s and stock on the Engineering system (Maintain X)
• Send updates weekly on works carried out
• Diagnose breakdown problems, fit new parts, ensure equipment is working correctly and perform quality inspections on completed tasks.
• Liaising with all departments, suppliers, subcontractors and other engineering and production colleagues.
• Arranging specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components.
• Controlling maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
• Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs.
• Complying with H&S legislation.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of plant and equipment.
• Attending Production/Engineering meeting where required.
• Undertake facilities/electrical maintenance work when required.
• Work alongside production and Production management.
• Occasional work at sister site in Telford.
• Voluntary overtime as and when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Maintenance Engineer – Skills, Experience, and Attributes:
Experience:
Minimum 3 years in an FMCG environment, working with equipment like VFFS bagging machines, multi-head weighers, and conveyors.
Technical Skills:
Experience of PLC Inverter drives and associated control panel equipment such as safety PLC/PILZ relays/Overload breakers and contactors.
Qualifications:
• BTEC/HNC or equivalent in Electromechanical/Multiskilled Engineering essential.
• Apprenticeship or training in HM Forces desirable.
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical Installation – desirable
• Fork lift and Mobile Platform qualifications – desirable
• ATEX, COMPEX EX01–EX04 & or EX05 – EX06 - desirable
• IOSH Working Safely and Ladder Inspection certifications.
Additional Skills:
Knowledge of fabrication, machining, and experience with melt vessel/pot systems (preferred).
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Why Join Us?
Dynamic Environment: Be part of an innovative team that values safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
Growth Opportunities: Develop your expertise and advance your career in a supportive environment.
Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and continuous professional development.
If you’re a proactive, skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Company:
PelGar International is the leading British manufacturer of highly effective rodenticide and insecticide products for the control of public health and farming pests around the world. With an active and dynamic research and development programme, which draws on a wide range of market intelligence and technical feed-back, we aim to provide innovative and novel solutions to any global pest problem.
PelGar operates from its headquarters in Hampshire, England and through local offices in mainland Europe, Africa, Australia and North America. Our analytical and formulation laboratory ensures the highest product quality from two UK manufacturing sites, while our technical team provide valuable insights into the behaviour and biology of the rodents and insects being targeted.
If you have the necessary skills and experience to perform well in this role, click APPLY, forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
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