Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias)

Company: Virani Food Products Limited
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Location: Wellingborough
Job Description:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To work within the Maintenance Department on shift, as an Electrical bias Engineer, to cover all aspects of Preventative Maintenance, breakdown activities, building and facilities management.

To assist Engineering projects, installations and the commissioning of equipment and processes as required.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work to achieve a Safe and Compliant factory, while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
  • Maintaining the Site Electrical infrastructure, recommending improvements and manage site adherence to Electrical regulations.
  • Report and capture all works on site CMMS to ensure site KPI targets are achieved.
  • Undertake Reactive and Planned maintenance activities on site.
  • Develop and improve maintenance systems and procedures on site.
  • Look at continuous improvement activities to develop site capabilities and equipment reliability.
  • To participate in site improvements, modifications, and capital investment projects on site.
  • Management of contractors on site and ensuring work is carried out to the required levels.

Desired Skills

5 years or more working in Industry as Electrical bias engineer or similar role

Educated to minimum NVQ Level 3 in engineering (time served Apprenticeship) or equivalent

Automation – PLC, SCADA , Robots

Experience with Instrumentation – Sensors, gauges, indicators

Knowledge of current electrical safety standards and Practices

Computer/IT skills are essential

Must be a confident speaker with a good attitude towards work, and able to work under pressure

Person must be a team player within the maintenance department and overall Operations team and, if required, able to work on their own

Person must be able to work on their own initiative, self-motivated and able to prioritise work tasks

Person must be able to follow instructions and ask for help when required

Posted: April 2nd, 2025