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Description:

To provide exemplary hands on engineering management duties to contribute in the smooth operation of the sites production objectives and targets. This role requires hands on factory floor involvement.

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:45 pm

Main Responsibilities:

* Manage and motivate all team members and ensure they are supported and work in partnership to deliver engineering KPIs that contribute to business KPI's.

* Aid in the recruitment, retention and staff development processes to ensure the engineering team has the correct resources at all times.

* To prioritise and manage the engineering workload / activities for the site and delegate duties to subordinates for best efficiency.

* Ensure all plant, equipment and systems are maintained with suitable and sufficient protection as defined by legislation.

* To detect and rectify any issues in a timely manner, which affects the performance / safety of plant or equipment.

* Develop and deliver a cost-effective engineering stores system.

* Champion industry best practices and promote the introduction of new technologies, where applicable.

* Ensure food safety legislation and guidelines as well as company policies are adhered to.

* To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations.

* To ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to.

* Control and minimize waste and play an active part in continuous improvement.

* Ensure all completed work is safe and hygienic and complies with FSA and health and safety legislation.

* Ensure all necessary daily records and paperwork is completed in a timely manner as required by the company.

* Liaise with Senior Management Teams with any reasonable requests.

* To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post.

* Develop and implement preventative maintenance systems and inspections

* Develop and implement Health and safety risk assessments for Engineering activities in conjunction with the HS Officer.

* Member of site’s Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP and VACCP team.

* On-call duties to resolve any issues out of hours.

Essential Qualifications

* Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

* Extensive practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering

* 16th /17th Edition

Desired Qualifications

* Food hygiene qualification.

* Previous experience of as an Engineering Manager working in a food environment.

* NEBOSH / IOSH qualification