Engineering Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Long Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and drink sector is seeking an Engineering Co-ordinator to lead an engineering team in optimizing equipment performance and ensuring operational efficiency. The role involves managing safety, quality, and continuous improvement while collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

14.5% pension contribution

Flexible holiday options

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Critical illness cover

Learning and development opportunities

Potential incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SSOW, World Class Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage an engineering team to execute the Asset Care Strategy.
• Ensure equipment performance is maximized and optimized.
• Promote safety and manage health & safety of the engineering team.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Operational Efficiency

Education

HNC in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Co-ordinator

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Long Sutton, United Kingdom

Business Area: Operations

Workplace Type: Onsite

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites across the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France, and Mauritius. We manufacture a variety of food and drink products that are responsibly sourced and enjoyed daily. We strive to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

Reporting to the site Asset Care Manager, this role involves managing an engineering team to execute the Asset Care Strategy, ensuring equipment performance is maximized and optimized. The role provides support and guidance to equip the team with the necessary tools and skills, supporting operational teams with Asset Management activities.

This position aims to achieve operational efficiency at the lowest cost by focusing on:

• Safety
• Cost
• Delivery
• Quality
• People

Working closely with the Asset Care Manager and other teams, the role supports the delivery of manufacturing strategies and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Quality, Hygiene

• Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality procedures, including Lock Off and Tag Out, Permit to Work systems.
• Promote safe behavior and manage health & safety of the engineering team and contractors.
• Investigate accidents and Near Misses.
• Maintain GMP standards and ensure food safety, legality, and quality standards are upheld.

Asset Care Management

• Collaborate to develop effective maintenance plans and improve them based on work and failure analysis.
• Ensure delivery of maintenance schedules and reactive work.
• Use SAP PM and other systems for planning, recording, and controlling work.
• Manage spare parts inventory and stock levels.

People Management

• Manage and motivate the team, set targets, and conduct regular coaching and reviews.
• Recruit, develop, and ensure team skills meet operational needs.
• Handle labor contracts and ensure discipline and adherence to standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote 5S, GMP, and other improvement tools to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Review performance regularly and implement improvements.

Communication

• Coordinate with support functions to meet production and HR goals.
• Maintain effective communication within the team and across departments, including shift handovers and maintenance logs.

Role Requirements

• HNC in a relevant engineering discipline with proven success in managing change.
• Operational experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG.
• Knowledge of SSOW, World Class Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.
• Excellent communication skills and practical understanding of factory services.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave
• 14.5% pension contribution
• Flexible holiday options
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Critical illness cover
• Learning and development opportunities
• Potential incentive schemes