Job Summary
Engineering Technician – Maintenance Team (Day shift). Site: Harlesden. Responsibilities include mechanical proactive maintenance, condition-based maintenance (CBM) and supporting production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical engineering support to the production function under the Area Engineering Manager.
- Carry out assigned engineering tasks and identify improvement opportunities.
- Perform mechanical proactive maintenance and condition-based maintenance.
- Respond to breakdowns, fault finding and improvement projects.
- Occasionally cover other technicians across shifts.
- Lead autonomous maintenance: train, mentor and support ATMs, apprentices and other team members.
- Review maintenance plans and recommend improvements on reliability, task lists, frequencies of PMs and equipment obsolescence.
- Complete store requisitions for parts and contract services via SAP or equivalent systems.
- Monitor plant conditions, report defects and supervise external contractors (PTW, RAMS, compliance and safety checks).
- Deliver consistent plant reliability – manage downtime, PPM conformance, engineering planning and use of SAP PM.
- Carry out safety checks on equipment in line with legislation and standard methodology.
- Apply sustainability, waste minimisation and energy consumption where appropriate.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Formal engineering qualification at least City & Guilds level, NVQ level 3 or equivalent mechanical and/or electrical subject.
- Practical experience in FMCG manufacturing environment (open to other sectors).
- Experience with generic engineering equipment and ability to understand manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, symbols and notation.
- Mechanical and electrical comprehension, fault‑finding, data analysis, contractor management and technical report writing.
- Knowledge of COSHH, PC skills and familiarity with safe working practices and relevant legislation.
- Strong problem‑solving techniques, accuracy, attention to detail and dexterity.
- Excellent teamwork and independent working capability with a confident communication style.
Accountability & Standards
- Maintain mechanical and electrical integrity of equipment.
- Demonstrate engineering standards and role‑model best practices.
- Act with purpose‑led, resilient and positive mindset, collaborate and be accountable.
Diversity & Inclusion
Pladis is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities. Individuals with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process and to perform key job functions.
EEO Statement
All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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