Job title: Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically or Mechanically Biased).
Employer: Chesterfield Poultry Ltd.
Location: Coulman Street, Doncaster, DN8 5JT, UK.
Salary: £20–£22 per hour.
Employment type: Full-time.
Work arrangement: In person, at the manufacturing site.
Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is advertised, with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) potentially available to eligible candidates.
Main purpose: Maintain and repair site machinery and equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations through reactive repairs, corrective maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).

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Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering repairs and corrective maintenance on machinery and equipment.

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce breakdowns and improve reliability.

• Complete maintenance job identified through audits, work requests and PPM follow-ups.

• Inspect equipment and ensure it meets site standards, escalating problems when necessary.

• Manage workloads and complete scheduled tasks to the required standard.

• Provide effective handovers of outstanding work between shifts.

• Maintain clean, safe and organised engineering work areas.

• Follow health and safety, food safety and environmental requirements.

• Ensure external contractors follow site safety procedures and leave work areas clean and safe.

• Collaborate with engineering colleagues and other departments to resolve breakdowns.

• Contribute to key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement.

• Order and manage spare parts to maintain appropriate stock levels.

• Keep accurate maintenance records and maintain engineering assets to the required standard.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved four-year technical training programme.

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance.

• Alternatively, an appropriate combination of apprenticeship, education and experience demonstrating equivalent technical skills.

• At least five years’ experience in a similar engineering role.

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong practical engineering and fault-finding skills, with an electrical or mechanical specialism.

• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Understanding of health and safety, food safety and compliance procedures.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills is required for the job.

• Good organisation, time management and attention to detail.

• Accountability, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure.

• Food manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is advertised, subject to eligibility.

• Hourly pay of £20–£22.

• Company pension.

• Free parking and on-site parking.

• Staff canteen.

• Health and wellbeing programme.

• Opportunity to work within an engineering team in a manufacturing environment.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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