Hours: Full Time
Continental shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, rotating between 06:00 to 18:00 / 18:00 to 06:00. Small variations may occur within the continental shift.

Starting Salary: Between £39.5k-£48k per annum?inclusive of night shift allowance of £2,132 per annum.?Potential for growth as training progresses.

Benefits: Company Pension Plan (with 7% company investment) / Westfield Health Plan (reclaim some basic healthcare costs) / Company Sick Pay and Income Protection Plan / Life Assurance.

Contract Type: Permanent

Note: We are currently not able to support visa sponsorship for this position.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Engineer in our production facility, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance and optimisation of our manufacturing equipment and processes. You will work directly with the production team to ensure that our production lines operate efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Pre Production Phase (if assigned to new production line):
• Participate in the planning, construction, commissioning and testing of machinery prior to production for our new production line.
• Follow details construction plans and safety policies, working with contractors, Brioche Pasquier Group & International and with specialist production line Engineers visiting from other sites.
• Carry out testing of mainly mechanical parts of the production line before, during and after test production exercises.
• Carry out machinery fault-finding and troubleshooting processes, alongside any scheduled maintenance tasks and services to support the proper functioning of our operation during the testing phase.

Production Operational Phase (all production lines):

• Carry out machinery fault-finding and troubleshooting processes, alongside scheduled maintenance tasks and services to support the proper functioning of our operation.
• Analyse production data and collaborate with key stakeholders to recommend evidence-based improvements aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce waste, whilst maintaining product quality.
• Assist in the training of staff on new equipment and processes.
• Provide simple and transparent communication to opposite shifts about any ongoing maintenance topics.
• Use the in-house system to accurately record any work performed and track spare parts.
• Work to high standards of health and safety, food safety and hygiene.
• Support other production lines with maintenance engineer cover when required.

About You:

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery, engineering tools, and production processes.
• Attentive to detail with the ability to present the root cause of an issue to drive solutions.
• Articulate in verbal and written communication appropriate to your audience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptable to different types of manufacturing IT systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards is an advantage, but internal training will be provided.
• An IPAF and forklift licence, as well as some electrical knowledge would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given to the right person.

About Brioche Pasquier:

As a family run company that has taken their success as a leading food manufacturer in Europe and grounded their roots in the UK market for over 2 decades, here are just some reasons to join Brioche Pasquier UK:

Innovative Environment: Work at our 240,000 sq ft. Milton Keynes facility, where traditional baking techniques and cutting-edge technology have enabled us to produce our popular Brioche products for the last 10 years.

Stability & Growth Opportunities Available: With expansion projects under way to support our stable growth strategy, there are opportunities available for professional development and potential career advancement.

Supportive Culture: Join a team where respect is at the forefront of all we do, and our management teams help create a culture of closeness and transparency in which you can thrive and develop.

You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias), Production Maintenance Engineer, Shift Maintenance Engineer, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Food Manufacturing Engineer, FMCG Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Technician, Mechanical Technician.

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