Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled)

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 (Multiskilled) at our EDME, Mistley location, offering a salary up to 44K DOE.

Job Purpose 

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Multiskilled 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.

Responsible for

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.

Carry out basic mechanical repairs.

Key Duties and responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with:

• All relevant electrical engineering regulations
• ATEX Regulations
• Health & Safety at Work Act
• 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 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.

Essential qualities and behaviours we’re looking for

• Electrical testing
• Electrical fault finding
• Ability to read a wiring diagram for control circuits
• Knowledge of Electrical installation & inspection
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Quality awareness
• Able to work well within a team and individually
• Demonstrable ability in mechanical testing, fault finding, installations & inspection

Values

Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our workplace values. These are

embedded in all roles and that applicants must evidence their values as part of the

application process and during their employment journey with the company.

• Take Pride
• Be Supportive
• Be Curious
• Trust and Be Trusted
• Pass it on Better

Essential

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

C&G 2360 part 2 or BTEC, HNC, NVQ equivalent with industrial electrical bias.

Demonstrable ability in mechanical testing, fault finding, installation & inspection. (PUWER)

Demonstratable problem solving abilities and Quality awareness

Confident in using computer-based maintenance systems and Microsoft.

Knowledge of Motors, Inverter Drives, Soft Start systems, Soft Start systems.

Full UK driving license

Desirable

Experience working within Maltings with knowledge of DSEAR regulations.

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

Familiar with PLC systems

BS761 Electrical Installations Course (Latest edition)

Experience with lifting equipment (LOLER)

Demonstratable ability in Turning and Milling

What we can offer you

25 days holiday, plus bank holiday. (22 days for 12 hour shift workers)

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.