Multi-Skilled Engineer

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Job Specifications

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947.

Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.

From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business is growing. We innovate and change but our values always stay the same. We’re a team who pride ourselves on the Goatham’s way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears.

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and diligent electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering team. The purpose of this role is to support with and facilitate the planned, preventative and routine maintenance of a range of equipment and machinery on site to ensure the smooth running of our facility.

Responsibilities May Include

To ensure all machines and equipment are maintained to the optimum standards through adequate maintenance
Using fault finding techniques, react quickly to faults and breakdowns, communicating clearly with affected parties and working efficiently to fix the issue.
Minimise the likelihood of breakdowns by keeping equipment in a good state of repair and seeking continuous improvement opportunities by looking for ways to reduce the cost impact to the business as a result of downtime and ensuring a systematic planned maintenance programme is in place
Communicate with production teams to advance plan for downtime on machinery for service/modification or repairs that need carrying out
Maintaining a stock of critical spare parts as well as ordering parts for service and repair work
Ensuring work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with health and safety regulations
Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new equipment
Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and benchmarking best-practice

Our Perfect Multi-Skilled Engineer Would Have

Proven experience of working as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in a similar manufacturing environment
An electrical apprenticeship served (City & Guilds), HNC, ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition or similar
A strong electrical basis with mechanical skills
A strong awareness of and full commitment to the adherence of health and safety guidelines
A proactive approach with a focus on driving improvement
Excellent attention to detail; strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Experience of using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management xlqdzyr Systems)
Effective communication skills; can engage with all levels of the business with a minimum of B2 in English
The ability to manage multiple tasks with the ability to reprioritise whilst continuing to manage expectations
PLC fault finding & diagnostics experience

The Hours You Would Work

A 4 on 4 off rotating shift comprising of 07:00-19:00 and 12:00-24:00. During peak periods, shifts may change to 09:00-21:00

Salary : £57750/year

What Else We Can Offer You

22.5 days holiday including bank holidays (with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service)
Pension scheme
Fortnightly pay
Learning and development opportunities
Discretionary Christmas bonus
Free onsite parking
Access to free Wi-Fi
Free fresh fruit

About the Company

Founded in 1947 by Arthur Conference Goatham, our family business is now run by his son Clive and grandson Ross. We’re proud of being British, passionate about our countryside roots and have strong family values that have stood the test of time. Looking after our orchards from one generation to the next. Ross’ two sons, though too young to be making career choices, love spending time in the orchards, and are already showing interest in becoming the fourth generation. Our growing business has been all about the British app... Know more

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