Job Description - Site Engineer

Do you enjoy
solving complex engineering challenges, improving plant performance and making
sure operations run like a well -oiled machine? If you're the type of engineer
who gets excited about reliability, automation and continuous improvement, then
we'd love to meet you.

We're looking for
a hands -on Site Engineer to take ownership of our facilities, maintenance,
utilities and engineering functions. You'll play a key role in keeping our
manufacturing site operating safely, efficiently and reliably while driving
projects that improve performance and support future growth.

 

What You'll Be
Doing

No two days are
the same, but here's what you'll get stuck into:

  • Lead equipment maintenance and
    reliability across the manufacturing site

  • Develop and implement preventative
    and planned maintenance programmes

  • Investigate equipment failures and
    perform root cause analysis

  • Support automation systems, PLCs and
    production technology

  • Manage site utilities including
    electrical systems, HVAC, compressed air and water services

  • Oversee facilities, infrastructure
    and external contractors

  • Ensure compliance with safety, GMP
    and operational standards

  • Manage site services including
    security, cleaning, pest control and waste management

  • Lead engineering, optimisation and
    continuous improvement projects

  • Support equipment installations,
    commissioning and upgrades

  • Implement and maintain CMMS and
    maintenance management systems

  • Develop maintenance KPIs, dashboards
    and reporting to drive performance


Requirements

  • Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or
    a related engineering discipline

  • 5–8 years' experience within a
    manufacturing or industrial environment

  • Strong experience working with
    automated production equipment

  • Experience with PLC programming,
    troubleshooting and industrial control systems

  • Strong mechanical and electrical
    fault -finding skills

  • Experience implementing preventative
    maintenance programmes

  • Experience managing engineering
    projects and contractors

  • Knowledge of facilities and utilities
    management

  • Experience with CMMS or maintenance
    management systems

  • Root cause analysis and continuous
    improvement experience

  • Ability to develop SOPs and technical
    documentation

  • Strong analytical, planning and
    problem -solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
    in a fast -paced environment

  • High level of accountability and
    ownership

  • Willingness to provide after -hours
    support when required


Bonus Points
If You Have

  • Experience within FMCG, cosmetics or
    pharmaceutical manufacturing

  • Exposure to advanced automation and
    industrial systems

  • Strong project management experience
  • A passion for continuous
    improvement and operational excellence


Benefits

You'll join a
team that believes great ideas can come from anyone. We value curiosity,
collaboration and people who enjoy finding better ways to do things. You'll
have the opportunity to work on exciting engineering projects, influence site
performance and make a real impact on the success of our operations.

If you're ready
to engineer smarter systems, improve reliability and help build a world -class
manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.


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