Maintenance Engineer - L5 Food and Drink Engineer Apprenticeship

Job Description

Maintenance EngineerOffering sponsorship for L5 Food and Drink Engineer ApprenticeshipPeterboroughThis is a great opportunity to join our team and continue the great work in bringing to life our condiments manufacturing facility, located in Peterborough, UK. Our vision is to build a sustainable, innovative McCormick factory-of-the-future to support ourFlavour Solutions customers.We have ambitious growth plans, so if you are equally ambitious in your growth, we can grow together, as we support you to achieve a L5 Food and Drink Engineer Apprenticeship. This is a Foundation Degree level Apprenticeship where you will be released fromwork to study. If you have plans to be our Engineering Leaders of the future, then we will support you every step of the way.Dont be put off, if a L5 Apprenticeship is not for you, we are still looking for great people to join our Engineering team and compliment the shift skills we have. There are still ample development opportunities as we continue our growth and loads of SubjectMatter Experts to learn from.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously assess company plant and equipment for efficiency, purpose and implement improvements so that output will be optimised, inform of non-compliances.
• Use line monitoring, fault finding and problem-solving systems/techniques in order to maximise utilisation of all company plant and equipment, by minimising downtime through scheduled maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Help reduce the companys "Carbon Footprint" by efficient utilisation of resources, i.e.: Energy Usage, Waste Disposal, etc.
• Liaise and work closely with the production team enabling timely start-up of plant.
• Work safely, complying with the obligations under Health and Safety regulations.
• Study production schedules and estimates work hour requirements, for completion of job assignment.
• Confer with other supervisors and technicians to coordinate activities.
• Prepare estimates, requisitions, and inspection of equipment.
• Manage small projects and assists with major projects.
• Regularly carry out audits for compliance to AIB / EFSIS / GMP Standards.
• Understand own responsibilities regarding food safety legislation, including HACCP, and carry them out consistently.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to improve and develop operating practices to enhance product quality and customer service.
• Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Organise work activities to ensure the Non-contamination of product.
• Ensure the safety of our product is not compromised in any way.
• Coordinate the activities of outside Engineers, Contractors and Vendors.
• Complete all work undertaken, in a timely manner, and achieves deadlines.
• Have a flexible attitude towards all Engineering duties including providing cover for other Engineering functions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline.
• Working experience in food or consumer products industry, supported by a good track record of acquiring Engineering skills, continuous learning.
• A good understanding of inter-discipline skills and multi-skilling.
• A solid grounding in food handling safe practices.
• An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSHH.
• Have a working knowledge of AC/DC drives and associated control equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills - ability to deal with both suppliers and internal customers.
• PC literate (Experience of MS Word, Lotus Notes and Excel Spreadsheets).
• Problem solving and fault-finding skills.
• Able to interpret schematic diagrams.
• Able to work on own initiative and highlight continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards work and colleagues, able to work in a team.
• Possess the energy and drive to get things done in a timely manner.

COMPANYAt McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyones contributions and do whats right for our business, our people, our communities, and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 13,000 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures,markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.TO APPLYIf you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team in a rewarding environment, seeking a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global flavour leader.Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protectedveteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.