Multi Skilled Engineer

AL874 Multi Skilled Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per annum

Location: Portland, Dorset

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

As a Multi Skilled Engineer you will work with the Maintenance and Engineering Manager in taking responsibility for ensuring that all machinery is maintained in good working order to enable the smooth delivery, storage and export of grain and other commodities used in the food, animal feed and drinks industries.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide full support to the M&E Manager.
• Be responsible for learning and maintaining all site machinery.
• Carry out preventative planned inspections, help to identify potential faults on machinery and escalate any issues that you can’t resolve yourself.
• Diagnose minor faults when they occur and carry out remedial repairs.
• Carry out routine servicing on all site machinery.
• Follow and maintain all maintenance procedures.
• Maintain plant inspection schedules.
• Ensure site and stores are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
• Support M&E Manager on any relevant documentation and reporting.
• Learn to operate automated gantry system and take responsibility for the smooth running of the system during discharges.
• There will be a requirement to learn all machinery and gain tickets to drive and operate.
• Shifts are 8 hours in length plus an hour of unpaid breaks. Normal working hours will be Monday to Friday 0730 - 1630 or 0800 - 1700 (to be agreed).

Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification (BTech/C&G/NVQ or similar) or comparable work experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering role.
• Min 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Be prepared to manage a busy work schedule and be able to regularly re-prioritise your job list according to urgency.
• Have the confidence and initiative to be able to work alone and make quick decisions.
• A positive attitude and the flexibility to work shifts.
• A team player and confident communicator.
• A willingness to get stuck in and help where required.

Desirable:

• If you have previously worked in a similar environment or industry, that would be advantageous (production, warehouse, ports, shipping).
• A full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus scheme (paid monthly after qualifying period).
• 10% company pension contribution.
• Private healthcare (after qualifying period).
• Life insurance and income protection.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Occupational health support.