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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Kepak is a family-owned, future-facing food company with a rich heritage of more than 50 years of meat craft. From the establishment of a family owned butcher shop in Dublin in 1966, Kepak has grown significantly and today the group has a turnover of €1.6bn and employs more than 5,000 people across 12 manufacturing sites in Ireland and the UK. Kepak supplies prime cuts of meat to some of the biggest names in retail, wholesale and foodservice across Ireland, UK, Europe and internationally. With over 50 years’ expertise in meat craft, we are still leading the way with bespoke innovations and highly successful, international food brands JOB PURPOSE/PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The Multi-Skilled Engineer will ensure all plant and equipment runs as effectively and efficiently as possible, liaising with all relevant departments and key stakeholders such as Health and Safety and Quality Assurance Teams to ensure food safety is not compromised when doing Preventative Maintenance or dealing with a breakdown. This position will require a certain degree of flexibility in terms of shift working patterns (4 on, 4 off shift) and the ability to complete an initial training and probationary period whilst on day or night shift. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Maintenance Manager KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following: Brokering a close relationship with Production Managers, Supervisors and Line Leaders; Carry out ppm tasks on a wide range of plant and manufacturing machinery to the highest standard; Electrical and Mechanical trouble shooting and repairs ; Provide technical support to stakeholders as necessary; Assist in developing and continuously improving preventative and predictive maintenance routines; Support Production and Engineering teams in achieving targets and KPI’s; Closely monitor line and machine performance; Intervene on line as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs; Work with equipment suppliers on new equipment, installations and modifications; Update the maintenance management system (CMMS); Aptitude for process awareness, diagnostic/ trouble-shooting and resolution experience gained in a hi-volume environment; To ensure that you are available to undertake any Learning, Development, Training and Continuous Improvement initiatives (flexibility may be required to attend training ‘off shift’). Note: as with all positions, due to the nature of the business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time Requirements SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE: Trades Qualification – ONC or equivalent is desirable. Experience in food production or similar environment would be beneficial. Practical experience of maintaining conveyors, packing machines (including flow wrappers, food processing equipment, robotics or similar machinery is desirable. Understanding of modern maintenance roles Basic computer skills are essential. Benefits What can we offer you? Company Pension Further Education support Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands. Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax! Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families. Corporate gym membership at Ribby Hall Village Subsidised canteen BUPA Cash plan free of charge

Kirkham, Preston PR4, UK

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