Multi-Skilled Engineer

Dalehead Foods ,
Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Overview

Modern Dalehead – Fresh Thinking Dalehead is a division of Tulip Ltd, one of the largest meat processors in the UK. We operate five sites across the UK, supplying Waitrose with over 400 products, including fresh pork, bacon, sausage, cooked meats, lamb and added value products. Dalehead as a business boasts an impressive integrated supply chain, producing outdoor bred, free range organic food products for Waitrose. We are investing in innovation and are currently looking for talented people to join us on our journey to deliver our strategic plans. If you have a passion for the food industry and are looking for a great company to work for, then read on Due to exciting new business and the development of the site we have vacancies for additional Engineers to join our engineering team. As part of this team you will undertake a wide range of tasks including planned preventative maintenance and provide an efficient response to breakdowns in order to maintain optimum efficiency. You will also be expected to actively seek improvement opportunities and implement those improvements where possible to further develop the efficiency and productivity of the business. The successful candidates must hold an electrical qualification and be 18th edition certified. You must be an excellent fault finder and also have strong mechanical skills with a good working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and PLC’s. You will be expected to accurately record all maintenance work using our computerised maintenance system so strong computer skills are a must. As part of a fast moving 24/7 business the successful candidates will be working on a rotating shift pattern covering 7 days a week. People Are Our Difference The role is crucial to the efficient running of the site and therefore you will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills when liaising with internal departments and external contractors and have a flexible and proactive approach to ensure the overall needs of the business are met. Ideally you will have direct experience working with food processing and packaging equipment, however familiarisation training on this specialist equipment can be provided for the right candidate. If you feel you have the relevant skills, attitude and experience and would like to be considered, please apply in writing stating why you think you would be suitable. We care about our people and can offer an excellent package. If you are as serious about food as we are and ready to help us make a difference, we would like to hear from you. We value our workforce and are fully committed to developing our people and allowing them to show their full potential. If you are as serious about food as we are and ready to help us make a difference, we would like to hear from you. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89898936