Engineer - First Milk : Job Details

Role: EngineerLocation: HaverfordwestFull-time, permanentShift pattern: 12 hours, 4 on 4 off (days & nights)About UsFirst Milk is a wholly British farmer-owned dairy co-operative with a vision to create value for members by delivering long-term prosperity in the form of success, profitability, security and wellbeing.Owned by the family farms that supply us with milk and invest capital in the business, we produce award-winning cheddar, regional cheeses and dairy ingredients, as well as marketing fresh raw milk to many other UK dairy processors.We work together as one team, with a relentless focus on efficiency and quality, to deliver competitive total returns to our farmer members. We put customers at the heart of our business, creating value through strong, long-term partnerships.We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to join our team to join our Haverfordwest Creamery team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in maintenance and fault finding on a range of automation systems and process equipment. As an Engineer in our organisation, you will be pivotal in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations.The Benefits- Salary up to £45,853 per annum- Shift allowance- Life insurance- 20 days’ holiday- PensionYou’ll discover a team that’s like a finely aged cheddar - strong, supportive and full of character - who celebrate their successes and empower each other to achieve their best each day.What’s more, we will ensure that you’re equipped with everything you need to grow and excel in your role, including ample well-being support and professional development opportunities.The RoleAs an Engineer, you will undertake planned and unplanned maintenance work ensuring KPI targets are achieved.Additionally, you will:- Carry out condition monitoring, address any changes immediately and escalate as appropriate- Ensure maintenance of department and factory procedures- Diagnose, fault analysis and repair our PLC control systems - Interrogate the site-planned maintenance system for maintenance history retrieval and trending - Maintain electrical equipment, motors, drives. - Test electrical circuits diagnose electrical faults and implement repairs- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and process plant infrastructure About YouTo be considered as our Engineer, you will need to have:- Relevant qualifications in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering).- Recognised apprenticeship in a modern factory or manufacturing environment, ideally within a food or process manufacturing industry.- Proven experience in maintenance, fault finding, and troubleshooting a diverse range of process equipment such as automation systems, pumps, compressors, actuators, conveyors, and pipework.- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently.- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.If you are a motivated engineer with a passion for problem-solving and technical excellence, we would love to hear from you! Please apply by selecting the apply button shown.Closing date for applications: Friday 20 December 2024This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.