REED Engineering and Manufacturing are working with a leading Food Manufacturer About the role:The overall focus of the role will be to work seamlessly as a team to not only maintain but also improve the site equipment. Taking direction from the lead engineer and engineering support manager, this role will consist of a mix of both mechanical and electrical works, including but not limited to general maintenance and repairs throughout the site. Service/maintenance/repairs to machinery such as conveyors, packing machinery, slicing equipment.You''ll be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance and offer insights surrounding reliability and continuous improvements to ensure optimum output is maintained. What a typical day looks like: • Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting on a variety of food processing machinery • Fabricate and machine components as required • Conduct any repairs or modifications to machinery • Fit and assemble mechanical components during reactive or preventative maintenance tasks • Work closely with the team to ensure minimal disruption to downtime across the site • Carry out electrical fault-finding and root cause analysis to identify reoccurring issues • Liaise closely with the planning team, engineering manager and engineering support manager regarding potential issues and rectification methods Skills• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. • Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic e