Do you have the right DNA to work for us?

 

Dugdale Nutrition Attitude

 

• 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? 

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If you are then an excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading Animal Feed manufacturing.

 

About us…

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Dugdale Nutrition Ltd are 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 Speke and Clitheroe that run 24/7.

 

Your responsibilities…

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• 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, callipers, 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 Specification…

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Essential:

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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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• Salary £38,500 per annum

• Pension

• Free onsite parking

• PPE

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Hours...

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• 40 hours: Monday to Friday, Rotating shifts, 07.00 hours to 15.00 & 14.00 to 22.00.

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Closing date for application: 15th September 2023