Engineering Technician

Package Job title: Engineering Technician Location: Livingston, EH54 5DN Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Rotating shift pattern including nights, evenings and days Salary: £40,765 Start date: ASAP What does your typical day look like? The Engineering Shift Technician is responsible for providing a timely and effective engineering service to our customer in production whilst ensuring safety, quality and hygiene standards are met. You will carry out planned maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance plan contained within the CMMS, attend and repair breakdowns as required, and report all actions carried out and any further actions required. The role consists of but is not limited to: Promoting and ensuring a culture where Health & Safety is accepted as being of the highest priority Ensuring highest levels of quality, hygiene and GMP standards are adhered to at all times Evaluating processes to identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste Working with other staff members to ensure that all production operations meet their deadlines Working with team leaders and managers to establish priorities and objectives for the engineering team that are in line with company goals Investigating and troubleshooting technical issues Write and maintain documentation for engineering processes and proceduresWhat are the key ingredients needed for the role? Educated to HNC standard (or equivalent) or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering, and a proven practitioner of preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance Familiar with TPM principles including 5S Experience in the use of CMMS (computerised maintenance management systems) is preferred but not essential Flexible, self-motivated and be able to work with minimum supervision and use own initiative. Previous Food Manufacturing experience and a basic understanding of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene is desirable, but not essential as training will be given Numerate and literate Problem solving & technical competence An understanding on equipment reliability Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniquesMachinery used: Pneumatics Robotic arms Wrapping machines Belts on linesIf you are ready to begin a career with real bite, we would love to hear from you so apply now by clicking the link