Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

You must be a highly skilled and versatile engineer with a strong electrical background, eager to contribute to a dynamic team in the food industry. Your extensive experience in maintenance and engineering, combined with your ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, makes you an ideal candidate for this role.

• Qualified Engineer
• Able To Read and Understand Electrical And Mechanical Drawing
• Interpersonal Skills
• FMCG Experience
• Health and Safety / Basic Food Hygiene trained
• Must be able to work on 4 on 4 off shift pattern day and nights
• Ability to look after all machinery on site often including manual handling and working at height and varying ambient condition. i.e. freezer or boiler room

Equipment & General Site Maintenance:

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on a variety of food processing machinery, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in both electrical and mechanical systems, implementing effective solutions promptly.
• Execute repairs and replacements of faulty components, minimising equipment downtime.
• To deliver Plant Uptime & Maintenance KPIs through planned, preventative & predictive maintenance
• Traceable Reduction in MTTR
• Improve OEE
• High PPM output on pirana
• Minimize Non-conformance as per the set target.
• To action improvement work where necessary and control waste, .i.e. time, material and resource.

Electrical Work:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, controls, and wiring associated with food production equipment.
• Perform regular checks on electrical panels, sensors, and other components to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Mechanical Support:
• Maintain and repair mechanical components, such as motors, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to address mechanical challenges and improve equipment reliability.

Automation and Controls:

• Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to troubleshoot and enhance automation processes.
• Collaborate with the automation team to implement upgrades and modifications for increased efficiency.
Safety and Compliance:
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Keep abreast of industry regulations and standards, implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
• Remove defective equipment, if necessary
• Undertaking workplace inspections and audits

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