Your new companyAn amazing opportunity to join one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with ambitious plans and a talented workforce with a shared passion for quality, service and, most importantly food.They boast a state-of-the-art site, producing premium quality chilled soups and sauces. Currently employing around 300 people and turning over £30 million.
Your new role
- Contribute possible solutions to operational problems, providing guidance on the selection and progress of appropriate solutions.
- Agree daily performance targets with the Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Manager.
- Maintain accurate records and files of all site machinery and equipment.
- Ensure all processes and online equipment is in a safe, serviceable condition. Analyse breakdown repairs and make recommendations for equipment upgrades, improvements, or replacements.
- Assist in line changeovers to suit production requirements.
- Position and install new factory equipment where and when required.
- Reposition and install existing factory equipment to suit production needs.
- Assist outside contractors, service and commissioning engineers as required.
- Carry out daily pre-production checks.
- Fill in daily work reports and downtime sheets.
- Stand in for the Engineering Supervisor in his absence.
- Shift pattern: 4 on / 4off (2x days, 2x nights)
What you'll need to succeed
- Five years' experience in an engineering leadership position, ideally within Food Manufacturing or FMCG.
- Demonstrable experience of leading a team of at least five.
- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering techniques
- Knowledge of process control systems and industrial electronics.
- Commitment to the development of your own skills and those of the team.
What you'll get in returnThis role comes with a £50k starting salary, a generous holiday allowance and a competitive package.
This is a great opportunity to influence a market leader during a time of real growth.
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