Maintenance Engineer

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has over 3500 employees across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services, and investing in our people and our communities.  

Richardson’s UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.  

We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) at our Crisp Malt, Portgordon location. 

Reporting to the Maltings Manager, the Mechanical engineer carries out planned and reactive maintenance of all site and plant equipment to ensure the required levels of malt production are achieved, work to be in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), all trade related legislation and best practice. The position provides call out cover for out of hours breakdowns.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.

Contribute efficiency improvements around all areas of the site

Contribute to continuous improvement on site by maintaining a vigilant approach to your work, identifying, and reporting any areas of interest to site management

Complete maintenance paperwork/computer entry in line with company procedures.

Recommend improvements to the operation of equipment, where appropriate.

Contribute to the installation and commissioning of new equipment and plant, where appropriate.

Ensure full compliance with:   

• Reactive maintenance including mechanical testing, fault finding, installation and inspection.

• Carry out mechanical repairs, including bearing replacement, Gearboxes and other drives.

• Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.

• Health & Safety at Work Act etc.

• Company Policies and Procedures.

• Food Safety Regulations.

• Environmental Procedures.

• Continued personal development by keeping up to date with new techniques, processes, and equipment, undertaking training courses and in house training, as required.

• Maintain high levels of housekeeping.

• Carry out other duties from time to time that may be reasonably requested.

General Responsibilities:

•  To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.

• To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.

• To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice. Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace. Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager or Group Health and Safety Manager.

• Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures.

• To promote the company and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Person specification

• Excellent problem- solving ability.

• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative.

• Quality awareness.

• Able to work well within a team and individually.

Qualifications, skills & experience

Essential

Recognised Apprenticeship/Engineering qualification, BTEC, HNC, or equivalent.

Demonstratable problem solving abilities and Quality awareness

Confident in using computer-based maintenance systems and Microsoft.

Demonstratable ability in Mechanical Testing, fault finding, installation & inspection, use of hand tools/fitting (PUWER)

Demonstratable ability in Welding and fabrication

Full UK driving license

Desirable

Experience working within Maltings with knowledge of DSEAR regulations.

Material Handling Systems, Bucket Elevators, Belt Conveyors, Screws, Diverters etc.

Demonstratable ability in Turning and Milling

Experience with lifting equipment (LOLER)

What we can offer you

33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holiday. (22 days for shift workers, inclusive of bank holidays)

Pension Scheme

Death in service benefit

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Shared parental leave

Company sick pay

Volunteer day off per year

Long service awards

Access to comprehensive Employee Assistance programme

Access to a number of Mental Health First Aiders

Learning & Development opportunities

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online.