Senior Maintenance Engineer

Branston Potatoes; Grantham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Branston Potatoes in Grantham is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead the day shift and drive maintenance performance across the 24/7 production facility. You will provide technical leadership, promptly respond to breakdowns, and implement proactive maintenance strategies while upholding health and safety standards.

You will guide the engineering team, promote a first-fix culture, and plan workload to hit production targets.

Qualifications

• Multiskilled engineer with Level 3 engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical).
• Time served in an engineering apprenticeship.
• FMCG experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering shift team to maximise uptime and meet production targets.
• Plan and prioritise shift workload; ensure permits to work, safety, and CMMS usage with proper documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and daily management meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team management

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)

Time served in an Engineering apprenticeship

FMCG Experience desirable

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Senior Maintenance Engineer
We have an exciting vacancy within our Engineering department
A Shift 6:00am to finish
Week 1: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Join Branston as our Senior Maintenance Engineer, where you'll be instrumental in optimising our production facility's performance during the day shift. In this pivotal role, you'll provide leadership and technical guidance to our engineering team, ensuring swift responses to breakdowns and the implementation of proactive maintenance strategies.
Your expertise will ensure that health and safety remain paramount across our 24/7 factory operations. From planned maintenance programs to tackling frontline breakdowns and fault-finding, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining our operational efficiency.
As a senior member of our team, you'll exude confidence in your abilities, approach problem-solving with a positive mindset, drive improvements through effective communication and drive a first fix culture within the department.
Lead an engineering shift team to create a high performing culture where team members are motivated, engaged, and supported to develop and achieve their potential. Plan and prioritise the shift workload for the engineering team to enable production targets to be achieved by maximising machinery up time.
Ensuring all plant and equipment adhere to all relevant legislation and so that a safe working environment is maintained all times, make sure the permit to work is in place and adhered to so that contractors and colleagues always work safely.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for personal development, empowering you to advance your career within our organisation.
Lead the engineering team to create a high performing culture; including setting team / individual expectations, leading by example, encouraging, and supporting to achieve their potential and ensuring policies are upheld, Ensure the accurate and timely documentation of shift activities & performance, escalation of relevant events as required, real time use of CMMS, completion of relevant reports, root cause analysis studies and active contribution to daily meetings.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll collaborate closely on continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the planning of departmental projects. Attend monthly engineering management meetings, as part of our team, you'll enjoy enhanced pension contributions, a discretionary company bonus, life assurance, company sick pay, and even free potatoes!

Requirements of the role

• Multi Skilled EngineerLevel 3 Engineering Qualification either mechanical or electricalTime served in an Engineering apprenticeshipFMCG Experience - Desirable