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Production Engineer£52,000Ellesmere Port Days Only (Mon-Fri)gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Production Engineer to work at their facility based near Ellesmere PortPerformance ObjectivesProvide SME training 'support to engineering department on PLC systems & functionalities, enhancing team knowledge & operational efficiencyDiagnose & resolve issues related to PLC hardware 'software, minimising any production downtimeConduce routine maintenance & updates to PLC systems, ensuring compliance with safety & quality standards & legislationEnsure all software backups are up to date and any changes are completed in a controlled manorHold the ability to read & utilise technical information and drawings, as an aid for fault finding & machine understanding (e.g. P&ID, process flow diagrams, pneumatic & hydraulic schematicsConduct regular condition monitoring and performance analysis of critical assets.Recommend predictive and preventative maintenance strategies.Deliver structured technical training to engineers and apprentices.Provide hands-on support for equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.Ensure engineering activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.Support adherence to legal and internal audit requirements, including risk assessments and work permits.Work closely with Shift Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Production teams to ensure aligned priorities.Provide feedback and progress updates on engineering activities and improvements.Utilise CMMS (e.g., Prisma) to document faults, maintenance activities, and engineering performance.Hold the ability to read and utilise technical information and drawings as an aid for fault finding and machine understanding. Including but not limited to P&ID, SCADA, Process flow diagrams, pneumatic & hydraulic schematics.Person SpecificationA minimum of 5 years' experience working on Krones high speed filling linesAbility to work under extreme pressure if, for example, an entire production line is shut down, & a willingness to work unsociable hours when requiredWorking within the Food and Drink sectorExperience supervising & leading engineering teams driving continuous improvementA thorough understanding of the relevant technologyGood practical skills & a common-sense approachPrevious experience working with SAP including creating orders and searching for partsS7 PLC programmingIn depth fault findingDevelop & review maintenance schedules for each piece of equipment whilst carrying out the tasksSelf-confidence & ability to work independently or as a member of a teamApplyPlease send your CV via the Apply now option on the websiteIf you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touchThis vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.Closing Date: 21/09/2025'By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.'JBRP1_UKTJ