Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Griffith Foods Ltd., Cotes Park Estate, Somercotes, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Req #3498

Sunday, December 15, 2024

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.

Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.
As a family business, we've valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We're committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com

The purpose of the role

Carries out tasks concerning maintenance, repair, revision and positioning of:
• Electrical & Mechanical Equipment
• Electrical & Mechanical Installations
• Supporting Resources
• Buildings
• Utility Services

Responsibilities

• Mechanical service, repair, replacement of: Motors, gearboxes, couplings, seals, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
• Electrical service, repair, replacement of: Motors, sensors, valves, control gear, VSDs, servos, instrumentation, power distribution systems, safety systems etc.
• Takes care of the electrical and mechanical settings, documenting them where possible.
• Performs certain measurements, adjustments, tests and calibrations.
• Identification and selection of suitable parts and spares for the task. Evaluates the possibility or the necessity of repairing or replacing components. Works with the parts coordinator to obtain and maintain stock levels and stores accuracy.
• Make suggestions and propositions to improve the installations and to increase plant availability, quality and safety.
• Gives technical support to operators.
• Supports the projects department in the implementation of new equipment, plant or services.
• Maintain control measurement equipment and weighing equipment.
• Respects Company policy concerning hygiene and safety during activities.

Requirements

Education and Experience
• Recognized engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering
• Building Services Experience: Boilers, air handling plant, refrigeration
• Use of a CMMS
• Food sector background
• Packaging machinery
• Complex control systems

Skills & Capabilities
• Accurate root cause analysis of breakdowns and effective corrective action carried out.
• Welding: Preferably TIG and Arc
• Reads and interprets Electrical & Mechanical schematics diagrams.
• Knowledge of different types of maintenance methodology; PPM, CBM, PM, TBM

Working at Griffith Foods

We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people's well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers' success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.
We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability you may contact us at [email protected]

Other details

• Job Family Real Estate and Facilities
• Job Function Operations
• Pay Type Salary