• Time-served to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
• HNC (or equivalent) or higher in Engineering discipline is an advantage
• Post apprenticeship, preferably in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment (plastic packaging environment an advantage)
• A proven practitioner of preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills

• Carry out planned maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance plan
• Attend and repair breakdowns as required, and report all actions carried out and any further actions required
• Be proactive in preventing equipment failures and improving overall equipment performance by generating and implementing ideas and modifications.
• Provide a service that meets agreed service levels, including minimising downtime and communicating effectively with relevant personnel
• Provide a service that meets food packaging standards, whilst maintaining standards of housekeeping and personal hygiene
• Undertake training as required to further enhance an individual’s skills and knowledge so that the level of support to the front line operations remains effective and efficient.
• Identify performance issues and implement appropriate and pragmatic solutions through the use of problem-solving skills, tools and techniques

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