Multiskilled Engineer

Job Description Multiskilled Engineer Ipswich (Monday – Friday 05:45am – 14:45pm, with a 30-minute paid lunch break) £44,460 – £47970 + £125 guaranteed on call pay out every other weekend £3250 van provided + overtime 1.333 x salary Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and improving automated equipment and systems within a busy animal and agricultural environment – playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes. Key tasks within the job: * To undertake planned preventative maintenance activities and reactive maintenance to ensure optimum efficiency of the plant and profitability. Carrying out tasks to the highest standard. * To ensure all engineering tasks are undertaken in line with Health & Safety, Quality and Food Safety Standards. * Provide full emergency breakdown cover for all plant and services. * Complete all work sheets and report any problems and follow ups required, including Planned Maintenance work sheets, handover sheets. * Maintain a high standard of work and promote good housekeeping throughout the hatchery and workshop. * Administer, monitor, analyse and update machine history data using the engineering maintenance management system. * Provide first line cover in all hatchery machinery problems. * Be proactive with ideas for improving the plant and engineering departments. * Provide ideas on cost cutting measures. * Work closely with the Engineering Manager to help maintain efficiency and throughputs withing the hatchery and reduce downtime. What we’re looking for: * A genuine interest and experience in engineering, mechanics, and automation and how things work with a strong electrical background. * 18th Edition Electrical Qualification * A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving * Good communication and teamwork skills * Reliability, attention to detail, motivation, and a willingness to learn * A full UK driving licence