Multi-skilled engineer (Nights)
- Sandwich, Kent
- Permanent
- Full-time
🌱 Standing Tall – We do what we say we’re going to do. We take pride in our work.
🚀 Thinking Big – We embrace bold ambitions while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
🤝Growing Together – We’re one team, collaborating and challenging each other to unlock our full potential.
🌍Being Deep Rooted – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We care about people, the planet, and our business.Now, we’re looking for a Multi-skilled engineer (Nights) to join us and help drive this mission forward. Your Role
If you’re a multi-skilled engineer looking to have a big impact in our fabulous facility, you will be right at the heart of our state-of-the-art Vertical Farm in Sandwich, Kent, responsible for improving, servicing and repairing the equipment.
You will support the delivery of operational KPI’s and work within the Engineering team to drive excellent standards of production delivery and continuous improvement, whilst always protecting a safe and sustainable environment.Key responsibilities
- Knowledge and application of technical skills to operate, maintain, improve, and repair equipment. This allows production targets to be met safely, at the right level of quality and on time.
- Understand how the Vertical Farm operates and how the process works from start to finish.
- Understand the principles of mechanism and motion and be able to conduct changeovers, repairs and adjustments (eg Cams, slides, bearings, belts and pulleys).
- Able to do mechanical maintenance tasks and utilise appropriate lubrication regimes.
- Understand the principles and application of Pneumatics on the Vertical Farm.
- Must be able to fault find and do repairs.
- Conduct electrical tests and fault find.
- Able to do electrical repairs.
- Have knowledge of Lock off/Tag out, Isolation Procedures, Fault location on a Common Control system and testing and verification of common Proximity Sensors.
- Able to work in a safe manner, conduct risk assessments, work with contractors, write permits and assist with other departmental requests as appropriate.
- Experienced with the use of Microsoft office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
- Able to interpret Engineering drawings (Mechanical/Electrical/P& ID) Use the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to complete (or create) work orders.
- Will be required to complete CMMS Planned Preventative Maintenance checks so that the equipment is maintained to a very high standard.
- Responsibility for the following areas within the Engineering Team: Safety, Environment, Continuous Improvement, Production output, Problem Solving, Planned Preventative Maintenance, Machine Breakdowns, Root cause Analysis, Auditing the Engineering stores inventory, 5S principles to improve the Engineering workshop/stores, updating the CMMS stock levels as required.
- A proactive approach is necessary, identifying any defects or worn parts, to prevent a failure or downtime in the Production process.
- Assist with the creation of Engineering Operating Procedures, write training guides and organise other relevant documentation within the Engineering department (eg manuals/drawings).
- You have a Time served Engineering apprenticeship or post apprenticeship skill level.
- You have school leaver qualifications in English, Comprehension, Writing and Mathematics.
- You have experience of Manufacturing with Fast Moving Consumer Goods, preferably in the food industry.
- You have core Engineering skills, background in Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical/Bench fitting and Machining. You have experience of food hygiene.
- You have experience within a project management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques.
- You enjoy fast-paced working and collaborating with like-minded individuals.
- Strong Communication/Leadership skills are pivotal to our success.
- You’ve developed top-notch listening and relationship-building skills.
- Be part of a pioneering business – join one of the fastest growing and most exciting teams in the vertical farming industry.
- Work with a team that’s rooted in purpose – you will work with and learn from a friendly, smart, growing, and passionate team who care about each other and the business.
- Cultivate your own growth – a chance to develop yourself and make the role your own as the business and team builds, broadening your knowledge and capabilities to push you to the next level.
- Make an impact – Help drive change for good as part of a B-Corp certified company leading sustainable innovation.
- Flexibility – We can’t tackle the world’s food challenges if we’re not thriving ourselves. We work with everyone to ensure they have the balance they need to do their best work.
- 💰 Competitive base salary
- 🎯 Annual bonus based on company, team, and personal performance
- 🏖 20 days holiday
- 💼 Group Income Protection
- 🩺 Private Health Insurance
- 👶 Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- 💰 5% employer pension contribution
- 🧠 Mental health and coaching support (Free and confidential access to comprehensive mental healthcare and coaching through Agile)
- 💼 Learning Allowance – Support for your professional development with a dedicated learning fund.
- 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
- 🎗 Paid volunteering days
- 🎉 Referral Bonus Get £500 for every successful hire you refer
- 🎁 Anniversary Rewards Special perks for your milestones
- 🍹 Quarterly team socials and company events – Enjoy fun and engaging team bonding experiences!
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