Engineering Planner

Agrial Fresh Produce; Curborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 3x basic

Remote GP & BUPA

33 days annual leave

Learning & Development

Salary finance & staff discounts

Staff transport service

Job summary

Florette, part of Agrial Fresh Produce, is seeking an Engineering Planner at our Lichfield site. The role plans and schedules engineering maintenance to minimise downtime, coordinates with production and contractors, and supports safe and efficient operation across facilities.

The successful candidate will manage CMMS data, lead training, analyse performance data, and drive continuous improvement across the maintenance team. 37.5 hours/week, salary £37,500.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning or facilities coordination in food/manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CMMS and data management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise a weekly maintenance plan for production and facilities.
• Plan reactive and preventative maintenance including inspections and safety checks.
• Lead horizon planning with production schedules and manage resources.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Maintenance planning

CMMS proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Engineering Planner

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Planner to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF.

This role will be responsible for the planning and scheduling of engineering maintenance activities. Provide essential co-ordination between engineering, production and external contractors to minimise downtime, improve reliability and ensure the site infrastructure supports safe and efficient food manufacturing operations.

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Pay: £37500

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and optimise a weekly maintenance plan for production, water treatment and facility assets. Maximise efficient utilisation of resources (people, materials, equipment) and conduct root cause analysis on any deviations.
• Plan and facilitate reactive and preventative maintenance, insurance inspections, refrigeration, compressed air, emergency lighting, fixed writing, portable appliance testing (PAT), drains, LOLA, working at height, HVAC, LEV, effluent plant, fire detection/protection and site security.
• Act as lead, alongside Manager, in longer term horizon planning, matching to the requirements of production plans. Drive efficient use of resources.
• Be the superuser and master data owner of the Company’s chosen computerised maintenance management system (CMMS). Ensure all required data is processed and that the system and controls are consistently improved to meet evolving business needs. Provide training to colleagues and develop technical skills and competence of all users.
• Analyse performance data held in the CMMS to help drive continuous improvement activity across the department to improve the effectiveness of planned maintenance activities and the efficiency with which it is executed.
• Manage contractors and service providers ensuring that risk assessments, method statements and insurance is in place before work is carried out. Conduct onsite induction, competency assessment and ensure compliance with all site standards and permits through active monitoring.

Skills and Experience Required

• Completion of a recognised qualification or equivalent experience in engineering, maintenance or facilities management.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning, facilities or engineering co-ordination within food manufacturing, FMCG or process industries.
• Proficiency with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Good technical understanding of maintenance and facilities systems.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

What You Will Get In Return

• An annual salary of £37500, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:
• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
• Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more!
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and subsidised staff transport service from Burton on Trent.

About Us

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial.

The business operates mainly under it's recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount!

Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Next Steps

Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

VISA Sponsorship

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Equal Opportunities

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work