Maintenance technician

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturer with an excellent reputation based in Blackwood. Do you have previous FMCG manufacturing experience and want to be part of valued team, who are recognised for hard work with company events and career progression opportunities hellip;. If so, please read on. Reporting directly to the Projects and Engineering Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for supporting all site Engineering and Maintenance requirements. Ensuring efficient production through maintenance of assets, assured technical capabilities and compliance with regulatory and company requirements. Maintenance Technician Benefits: GBP37,500 pa. Working Monday - Friday mornings and afternoons. Blackwood area. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Company events. Career progression opportunities. 5% employer pension. Death in service scheme. Free snacks. EAP service. Maintenance Technician you will: Demonstrate a high level of expertise in relation to planned and reactive maintenance. Complete required documentation and services reports as required. Work with the Senior Engineer to implement a strategy that will ensure the Engineering function is effective, cost optimised, well-motivated, flexible, and continually adapts to changing circumstances. Use work methods and practices that comply with legislative, moral, and European directive requirements. Ensure input of data on availability of systems to support the Senior Engineer in effectively managing inventory, minimise working capital and control purchasing. Ensure compliance to Health Safety and environment legislation and always adapt safe working practices. Provide technical advice to problem solving and innovative solutions. Order and negotiate the price of materials. Work in partnership with the Senior Engineer to ensure that the productive capability of the plant is optimised and improved for the needs of the business. This includes the provision and use of services on which the business depends (gas, water, electricity, compressed air) and the environment. Follow the set standards and procedures that are in place that govern all engineering activities on site including, all aspects of new asset realisation, safe working practices and management of contractors. Ensure that a culture of safety is promoted, working in partnership with the site Health, Safety and Environmental QA Manager. Maintenance Technician Essential Skills Experience: BTEC Level 3 qualification is essential. HNC or HND qualification in an Engineering discipline. Good knowledge of technical Health Safety requirements, e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH. Experience within a similar role and within a food manufacturing environment is desirable. Food safety qualification level 2 and above. HACCP level 3 - desirable. Experience fault finding on PLC/Invertors. Ability to read and follow electrical/Pneumatic diagrams. For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Kayleigh at Vibe Recruit today. Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy