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Mott Macdonald; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Multi-skilled Site Service Lead Engineer to ensure optimal operation of critical assets. The role involves boiler maintenance, compliance management, and supporting engineering shift teams. Candidates must have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in fault finding. This position offers a competitive salary of £45k - £49k and the opportunity to work in a busy team environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification with apprenticeship (HNC, C&G, BTEC).
• Must have or be willing to receive training towards Boiler Fundamentals onto BOAS.
• Experience in fault finding and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and test boilers to ensure backup steam supply is available.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Conduct daily effluent management checks.
• Carry out electrical & mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Manage and complete the electricity, gas, and water usage.

Skills

Fault finding and diagnostics experience

Electrical skills/understanding

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

HACCP, GMP adherence knowledge

Basic pipework knowledge

Education

Relevant engineering qualification with apprenticeship

Job description

Company Description

At Valeo Foods UK, we’re the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity. But that’s not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it’s the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.

Multi-skilled Site Service Lead Engineer

A vacancy has arisen for a Multi-skilled Site Service Lead Engineer within our engineering department in Cleckheaton. As a Multi-skilled Site Services Lead Engineer, you will be a key player in the operational team, ensuring optimum ‘plant critical’ asset availability. The role will work closely with the Maintenance Manager and deputise for them in their absence. You should be enthusiastic and alert in your approach to work, identifying & helping to develop improvements in reliability and efficiency, you must work with high standards and have an awareness of Health & Safety expectations associated within your responsibility. You will need good communication skills, be able to work in a high pressure environment and thrive working in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Boiler maintenance and function testing to ensure backup steam supply is available to production demand at all times.
• Ensure all legislation is met with strict management of compliance such as PSSR, LOLER and site critical PPMS (legionella).
• Daily effluent management to ensure emissions are within consent allowances through regular checks, adjustments and water analysis.
• Water network compliance and integrity. Legionella control and continuous improvement towards RA closure.
• Carry out electrical & mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Provide cover to Engineering Shift Teams as and when required, holidays/sickness/training courses.
• Develop and implement action plans to address root cause of all failures.
• Support the Engineering Shift Teams in production breakdown repairs to FMCG machinery within the production area as and when instructed.
• Attend breakdowns promptly and ensuring all action tracker and planned maintenance tasks are completed.
• Utility meter readings, weekly chemical stocktakes and re-order completion.
• Contractor control, PTW issue, insurance inspection coordination.
• Managing and completing the sites electricity, gas and water usage.
• Overall responsibility in the Services Department includes boilers, compressors and effluent plant.
• Responsibility and management of the Engineering Services team such as planning work‑load priorities as well as managing the 5S strategy.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification with apprenticeship (HNC, C&G, BTEC).
• Must have or be willing to receive training towards Boiler Fundamentals onto BOAS.
• HACCP, GMP adherence knowledge.
• Fault finding and diagnostics experience.
• Electrical skills/understanding.
• Basic pipework knowledge and safe isolation RA for pressurised systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of 5S responsibilities.

Additional Information

• Salary: £45k – £49k (DOE)
• Hours: Monday – Friday, with availability to work some weekends when required (40 hours per week)
• Are you ready to take the next step in your career with Valeo Foods UK? Let’s chat.