Focus Improvement Engineer (Ingredients Processing Centre)

Princes Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink manufacturer is seeking a Focus Improvement Engineer to join their Bradford facility. The role involves overseeing operations in the ingredients processing centre, ensuring syrup quality, and collaborating with various teams to improve processes. Ideal candidates will have an engineering qualification and proven manufacturing experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

14.5% Pension

Flexible Holiday Option

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Engineering recognized qualification required.
• Experience in manufacturing or production roles is preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and monitor equipment.
• Ensure syrup quality meets required standards.
• Collaborate on efficiency and quality enhancements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Data analysis tools

CMMS (SAP)

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Client:

Princes Limited

Location:

Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

23

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Vacancy Name: Focus Improvement Engineer (Ingredients Processing Centre)

Employment Type: Permanent

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Bradford

Business Area: Operations

Workplace Type: Onsite

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

Role Description

Role: Ingredients Process Centre Technician

As an Engineering Technician for a large soft drinks company, you will support the ingredients processing centre to produce syrup for the manufacture of dilute squash and carbonated products. Responsibilities include:

1. System Monitoring and Maintenance: Oversee daily operations, monitor equipment, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot to ensure efficient machinery performance.
2. Quality Control and Assurance: Ensure syrup quality meets standards through testing, process adjustments, and record-keeping.
3. Process Improvement: Collaborate with engineering to develop and implement efficiency and quality enhancements.
4. Safety Compliance: Follow safety guidelines, wear PPE, handle ingredients properly, and maintain clean work areas.
5. Collaboration: Coordinate with production, quality control, and supply chain departments.
6. Documentation: Record operations and maintenance activities, and generate reports using CMMS (SAP).
7. Technical Support: Provide guidance and support to team members.
8. Equipment Calibration: Regularly calibrate equipment for accuracy and performance.
9. Training: Train staff on basic maintenance and equipment understanding.
10. Food Safety Standards: Maintain product safety, legality, integrity, authenticity, and quality in compliance with policies.

Role Requirements

Required Qualifications:

1. Engineering recognized qualification, controls, PLC, and instrumentation experience desirable.
2. Proven experience in manufacturing or production roles.
3. Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
4. Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
5. Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
6. Good communication and teamwork skills.
7. Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control, and equipment maintenance.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave
• 14.5% Pension (5% employee / 9.5% employer)
• Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Potential Performance-Based Incentive Scheme