Mechanical Engineer
5 days ago
Edinburgh
Mechanical Engineer Edinburgh Shift Pattern: 2-3-2 (Pitman Pattern) Nine Twenty are proud to be working with one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers to find a Mechanical Engineer to work with them in their Edinburgh site. Responsibilities • Proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs to plant including liquid and powder transfer, mixers, ovens, conveyors, robotics, wrapping machines pneumatics hydraulics and site services., • Planned maintenance (PPM), modifications, installations, and upgrades to plant machinery and site services., • Application and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice., • Upkeep and alteration of electrical or mechanical drawing as required., • Gas system maintenance including oven burner repairs and set up (if qualified), • To work across mechanical and electrical trades as qualified., • To improve site production processes and plant design to minimise downtime & improve safety and quality., • Repair, refurbishment & modification to all pipework & valves including gas (if qualified), ingredient lines, pneumatics, water heating systems, water jackets., • Maintenance and repairs to steam pressure vessels and pipework including boilers, calorifiers, steam traps and condensates., • Maintenance and repair of plant and equipment to high Engineering, Quality, Safety and Hygiene standards., • All work to be completed on CMMS (Pirana), • Identify areas of improvement to reduce downtime or increase efficiency, and reduce energy Requirements • Time Served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering discipline. (HNC preferred), • IOSH working safely., • Food safety/Hygiene qualification., • Knowledge of planned maintenance systems (Shire), • PC literate spreadsheets, word., • Manufacturing background (preferably food industry), • Ability to problem solve., • To undertake self-measurement and development as appropriate., • Ability to work consistently to high standards and prioritise tasks according to workload., • Root cause analysis and fault finding., • Must be able to demonstrate a flexible skill set., • To be fully conversant and compliant with site Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.