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Mechanical Engineer - NP4 - NP44

£31,000 to £35,000
Ref: 391 Date Posted: Monday 04 Jul 2022

A large innovative packaging solutions company is seeking a Mechanical Technician to maximise their department machines’ output and help maintain the manufacturing process for the site in South Wales. The Mechanical Technician will have excellent teamwork skills, a technical mindset and be a problem solver. The Mechanical Technician will also have completed a level 3 apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering with experience in a FMCG or fast paced, target-led environment.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provision of engineering and operational support to a manufacturing area
  • Machine setting, to achieve product specification and performance
  • Maintain automated inspection systems
  • Fault-find and make improvements
  • Inspect machines
  • Respond to minor and major breakdowns
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Achieve compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, Food Safety requirements, Legislative requirements, GMP and company policies and procedures.
  • Prepare sub-assembly
  • Other tasks as reasonably requested by the Manager

 

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

  • Have completed level 3 apprenticeship in a relevant subject in a Mechanical Engineering discipline with a career history of mechanical bias
  • Have knowledge of high speed, FMCG and/or a food processing production environment
  • Have experience in machine setting
  • Able to work around electrical wiring safely
  • Have fault finding and problem-solving experience
  • Strong teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills
  • Be confident, autonomous and flexible on time commitments

 

Desirable:

  • Have experience in PLC, pneumatics, or robotics

 

Salary: £31,000 + 15% shift allowance + OT (OTE £37,500)

 

Benefits: Full training provided, progression, life assurance, local retail discounts, hols 23+8