Maintenance Technician

Description:

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.

Our Strategic Priorities

Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.

People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.

Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.

Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.

Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.

Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.

Keelings Values

People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute

Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings

Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments

Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

Purpose Of The Role

On a day-to-day basis, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the executing,

monitoring and recording of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
 

• Responsible for delivering a high-quality maintenance service to production, must ensure that maintenance works efficiently, effectively, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy
• Execution of the preventive maintenance & Condition Based program
• Providing maintenance support, entering data, updating equipment records, produce performance reports & participating in continuous improvement follow up
• Electrical & Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electro-mechanical repairs to high-speed, PLC-controlled plant, handling and packaging equipment, also pneumatic & hydraulic control systems
• Technical support for the plant facilities and services, including compressed air, refrigeration & steam.
• Perform PM routines/ Regular Maintenance.
• Closely monitor line & machine performance and intervene online as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs
• Work with equipment suppliers on new equipment installations & modifications
• Update the maintenance management system (CMMS), recording all changes, store transactions made & work carried out
• Troubleshooting using PLC Programs
• Responsible for completion of planned work, daily shift input of all works onto CMMS, parts booked out of stores and control of breakdowns
• Must adhere to a callout Rota system as per company policy
   

Essential

Key Skills & Knowledge
 

• Possess mechanical and electrical maintenance experience and/or qualifications.
• Excellent awareness and experience in relation to Quality, Health, and Safety
• Be familiar with planned preventative maintenance
• Experienced in fault finding and problem solving
• Comprehensive Knowledge of high-speed mechanical systems, electrical systems, automation, and PLC control systems
• Knowledge and experience in Maintenance strategy, Maintenance organisation and systems
   

Education & Qualifications
 

• Possess relevant trade qualification (Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical Qualification Required)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role in regulated manufacturing environment (POST APPRENTICESHIP)