Mechanical Engineer at Uplands Premium Dairies

Responsibilities for the Mechanical Engineer Job

• Designing maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines.
• Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods.
• Assessing project requirements and provide technical advice including designs and layouts.
• Carrying out routine scheduled maintenance work and responding to equipment faults.
• Diagnosing breakdown problems.
• Carrying out quality inspections on jobs.
• Ensure that resources are used to optimum effect.
• Arranging specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components.
• Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs;
• Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs;
• Improving health and safety policies and procedures;
• Ensuring there is continuous cover of the machinery and equipment incase of breakdowns.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices operated by the Company.

Mechanical Engineer Job Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering- Plant Option
• 3 – 5 years experience of working in a busy manufacturing company. Experience in Food processing plant will be an added advantage
• A good working knowledge and understanding of factory processes and technology.
• Demonstrate ability to support teams internally and externally, to ensure effectiveness in line with the needs of the business
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritize workload in order to meet required deadlines and performance standards.
• Effective communication skills, reporting and analyzing skills