Do you have the right DNA to work for us?

 

Dugdale Nutrition Attitude

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• Are you self-motivated, driven and ambitious?

• Are you Passionate about British Agriculture?

• Are you enthusiastic, professional and personable?

• Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

 

If you are then an excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading FMCG/Animal Feed manufacturing business. You will work a 40 hour week, Monday to Friday.

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About us…

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Dugdale Nutrition Ltd is a modern family business, leading the UK’s ruminant sector by delivering outstanding products, people, partnerships and performance. We currently have two production facilities based in Clitheroe and Speke that run 24/7.

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Main Purpose…

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Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

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Key Tasks and Responsibilities...

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, your duties will include but not limited to;

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing planned preventative maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools and equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; attending breakdowns; troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

•  Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.

•  Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometres, and other measuring instruments.

•  Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

•  Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

•  Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

•  Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

•  Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

•  Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.

•  Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.

•  Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

•  Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with Health & Safety requirements and ensuring activities meet current HSE guidelines.

• Contributes to the development of Risk Assessments and continual review of operational tasks.

•  Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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Person Spec/Qualifications...

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• Knowledge of maintenance procedures.

• Knowledge of systems to be maintained.

• Ability to lift heavy loads.

• Ability to troubleshoot.

• Ability to follow a maintenance schedule.

• Physical agility.

• Knowledge of Power Tools.

• Basic Health & Safety.

• Attention to Detail.

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What you’ll receive…

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• £38,500 per annum

• Private Pension

• Life Assurance

• 31 days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)

• Free onsite parking

• Company Cash plan Scheme 

• PPE