Randstad C&P are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer within Preston. In this
role, you will optimise factory operations by resolving breakdowns and ensuring maintenance is
delivered on schedule. You will also drive improvements in machinery, hygiene, quality, and
performance across the site.
Salary: Competitive (up to £41,000 per annum)
Location: Preston (static
Role: Full-time, permanent
Benefits:
● Competitive salary between £30,000 - £40,000 pa.
● Full-time, permanent role
● Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
● Company pension scheme.
● Employee discounts.
● Free on-site parking.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Oversee all reactive and proactive maintenance activities across the site, ensuring
compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to the highest quality
standards.
● Liaise with management on ongoing and required maintenance works, effectively
managing maintenance work orders from various departments.
● Perform routine and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on machinery,
including filling equipment, tanks (including newmatic tanks), and conveyors,
ensuring timely completion and a proactive maintenance approach.
● Respond promptly to maintenance calls, prioritise issues, delegate tasks, and attend
to plant and machinery breakdowns as needed.
● Monitor equipment performance, implement improvement initiatives for machinery
and site operations, and deliver on plant up-time and maintenance KPIs.
Requirements:
● Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in a regulated
environment with GMP standards.
● Recognised formal engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or higher in electrical/
plumbing or mechanical engineering; HNC/HND preferred).
● Experience with electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repair.
Requirements:
● Knowledge of three-phase motor drives and production equipment.
● PLC fault-finding experience is desirable but not essential.
● 16th/18th Edition certification is desirable but not mandatory.
● Excellent problem-solving and team-working skills.
● Strong organisational and efficiency skills with the ability to work independently.
Interested? Apply today with an up-to-date CV
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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