Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Route 1 Recruitment; Harborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance and Engineering Manager to join a dynamic team in Harborough. Responsibilities include managing the engineering function, supervising personnel, and ensuring optimal efficiency of machinery. Candidates should possess engineering qualifications and a minimum of two years' experience in food manufacturing, along with strong IT skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Competitive benefits include auto-enrollment pension and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Auto enrollment pension – Employer 3% - Employee 2%

23 Days holiday, increasing to 24 after 3 years

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing.
• Engineering qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical.
• Ability to demonstrate experience of departmental budget control.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Maintenance and Engineering function.
• Co-ordinate and supervise Engineering and Maintenance personnel.
• Perform hands-on maintenance as necessary.

Skills

Engineering qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical

Strong IT skills – competent user of Microsoft Office

Ability to communicate at all levels

Results, goals and measurement metrics orientated

Excellent organisational skills

Education

16th / 17th Edition

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing

Tools

Navision

Job description

Our client is a fully accredited supplier of pork and bacon goods and they are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Maintenance and Engineering Manager to become part of their ever expanding team.

Duties

• To manage and fully develop the Maintenance and Engineering function in accordance with business requirements
• Co-ordination and supervision of all Engineering and Maintenance personnel including improvement in response times to breakdowns and completion of all personnel/payroll paperwork within the Department
• To be hands-on in maintenance and engineering’s as and when required in order to fulfil business requirements
• Co-ordination of service and planned maintenance of all machinery on site to ensure the safe working of all employees allied to maximising efficiencies
• Organisation and supervision of all Engineering personnel to maintain agreed standard servicing levels and cover for breakdowns over agreed timescales
• Minimisation of downtime through machinery efficiencies
• Supervision and monitoring of capital projects
• Management, co-ordination and supervision of all external contractors in accordance with site policies and audit / legal requirements
• Monitoring and control budgets
• Supervision of site maintenance to comply with internal and customer audits
• Completion of all necessary paperwork and reports relating to the Engineering Department as required by Senior Management
• Servicing of all machinery to agreed levels according to maintenance schedules
• Fault finding and repair of machinery following breakdown on a cover/call out basis with minimum disruption to production
• Ensuring safe operation of all factory plant
• Prevention of “dangerous practices” and responsibility for reporting and resolving any health and safety issues
• Active participation and attendance at all Company Health & Safety Meetings
• Housekeeping of Engineering Plant Rooms
• Other projects and responsibilities where appropriate in the running of the site

Location

Lodge farm industrial estate, NN5 (Easily commutable on public transport)

Working hours

8am – 5pm (Must be flexible)

About you

• Engineering qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical, including 16th / 17th Edition
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing
• Ability to demonstrate experience of departmental budget control
• Strong IT skills – competent user of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of ‘Navision’ is an advantage, but not essential
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure without supervision and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative and take initiative
• Results, goals and measurement metrics orientated
• Professional attitude and outlook
• Excellent organisational skills
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Be a team player and self-manage

Things to know

• Auto enrollment pension – Employer 3% - Employee – 2% (Goes up in April 2019)
• 23 Days holiday, increasing to 24 after 3 years of service

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