Maintenance Technician

Duties Include:



* Technical support for the plant facilities and services including packaging lines, compressed air, steam, refrigeration, and the effluent plant



* Update the preventative maintenance man******ment system including stores transactions and work carried out



* Ensure all parts are promptly ordered as required



* Observing all on site and legislative rules and regulations in terms of health and safety, food safety and environmental.



* Complete electro-mechanical repairs to food processing, handling, and packaging equipment



* Responsible for completion of all planned maintenance routines both inside and outside of normal hours as required



* Utilization of all resources such as manuals, service contracts and external contractors to aid in breakdown recovery



* Control of contractors and acting as liaison person when required



Skills & Experience Required:



* Relevant trades qualification (mechanical fitter)



* Experience gained in a high-volume food or bever****** processing environment (advant******ous)



* Experience of mechanical maintenance within an automated manufacturing environment (advant******ous)



* Aptitude for electrical and mechanical process awareness, diagnostics, troubleshooting



* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment



* Be open to cross-skilling and multi-skilling



* Ability to fault find and problem solve



* Welding experience desirable



* Possess a heightened awareness of health and safety



* Strong communication skills with ability to work as part of a team



* Open to new ideas and work practices with an understanding of the principles and tools of a lean manufacturing environment



* Ability to multi-task



* Computer literate



* Excellent verbal and written communication skills



Note : Must be available for Early / Late shift