Fresh Meat Processing Shift Engineer

To provide effective electrical and mechanical services to Cranswick Milton Keynes factory equipment. This includes installation, maintenance, and repair work in production areas or on production equipment, covering mechanical, civil, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and refrigeration engineering.,

• Ensure all activities comply with company and legislative health and safety guidelines.
• Record all work on CMMS (Pirana) and ensure hygiene hand-back is completed.
• Maintain high standards across workshops, tool boxes, and associated engineering areas.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, identifying root causes and suggesting improvements.
• Share best practices through toolbox talks.
• Manage workload proactively and communicate unscheduled breakdowns to minimize disruption.
• Ensure maintenance is carried out as per schedule and corrective actions meet technical specifications.
• Follow engineering standards and site hygiene practices.
• Monitor and adjust process equipment to optimize performance.
• Carry out minor modifications and assist in installing new equipment.
• Identify spare parts and materials required to minimize downtime.
• Demonstrate basic problem-solving techniques.
• Raise stock and non-stock requests.
• Undertake minor site alterations and installs to required standards.
• Escalate engineering issues timely to the appropriate management.
• Supervise and manage contractors as required.
• Mentor apprentices as required.
• Perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the line manager.
Requirements General:
• Compliant with Engineering Training and Competency Matrix.
• Electrical fault finding and mechanical fitting experience.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic experience.
Level 1:
• BTEC & NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship (or equivalent) Engineering qualification., At Cranswick Milton Keynes, we strive to be the largest sliced cooked meat manufacturer in Europe, achieve Net Zero, and improve local community living standards. Our values include inspiring and motivating, taking ownership and empowering others, being respectful and open, learning from mistakes and successes, and continuous improvement.
Health, Safety & Environment
• Comply with company policies on Health, Safety, and Environment per ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001.
• Participate in risk assessments and report any unsafe activities or damaged equipment.
• Follow correct procedures and use equipment safely.
Food Safety
• Ensure the production of safe and legal products by following company policies and procedures.
Training
• Undertake all relevant training required by company policy and legal requirements.
• Assist in the safe introduction and development of new colleagues.
• Be open and receptive to all training required to fulfil your role.
  
  Higher Level Apprenticeship desirable.
• Several years of engineering experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
• Competent electrical fault finder.
• Ability to explain work and production processes to others.
Level 3:
• Level 1 & 2 requirements.
• 18th edition qualified.
• Automation and controls experience.
• Ability to mentor and develop others within the department., Professional and positive manner.
• Can-do attitude and creative problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and passion for the job.
• Team player with flexibility to support colleagues.
• Continuous improvement mentality.
• Demonstrates site behaviours and values.