Field Service Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

So, what will I be doing?

Manage process engineering and improvement activities at the Blagdon manufacturing site coaching and mentoring engineers in process engineering.

Manage process maintenance team supporting strategic manufacturing capability improvement through Subject Matter Expertise and insight into available technologies and applications.

Leading work streams to develop best technologies and practices, supporting the specification, evaluation, and execution of major capital projects.

Working with apprentices mentoring and supporting development of young talent in modern manufacturing technology.

• Advocate and influence the commitment to people and food safety through the development and enforcement of working practices in line with legislative, company and working procedures.
• Manage the development and implementation of tools, techniques and technologies employed to deliver reliability focused asset care for out kit and equipment.
• Coach and mentor others and be proactive in the delivery of the highest standard of asset care through the application of best practice, developed knowledge and technical expertise.
• Coach others to effectively develop skills and knowledge of new processes and technologies to support sustainable asset performance.
• Develop diagnostic processes and data integrity to aide and facilitate problem solving in complex processes and systems. Provide subject matter expertise or technical knowledge to identify, resolve and prevent faults and failures.

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

• Apprenticeship or equivalent level of training in multiple engineering disciplines (Advanced Automation & Control).
• Higher learning qualification in Engineering discipline (HND or equivalent degree)
• Demonstrable application of leadership principles and experience in managing small teams.
• Previous experience of working with automated equipment in FMCG
• Developed knowledge and understanding of enhanced asset care
• Demonstrable capability in the application of advanced fault finding tools & techniques
• Previous experience of working with steam boilers and systems
• Understanding of OEE of the impact of engineering
• Ability to develop knowledge in self and others.

• Project management experience
• Developed knowledge and application of RCM
• BOAS trained
• Leadership qualifications - ILM Level 3 or equivalent

Why should I join the family?

We’re independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK’s major retailers; and committed to doing all this the right way, forever. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we have over 1700 co-owner team members and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt. We have been producing amazing and innovative products for 50 years and our passion for our people and our planet has never been stronger. As co-owners, we all have a say in that.

• 22 days holiday that increases with service
• Non-contributory pension scheme that you can add to, but only if you want to.
• Employee Benefit Trust business performance bonus. You are a co-owner!
• Life cover. Just in case the worst ever happened.
• Healthcare cash back plan. Well most people use the dentist and opticians, don’t they?
• Cycle to work scheme and free on site car parking if you would rather.
• Subsidized Yeo Valley products and services
• Preferential rates with our partners

Come and say hello. We are looking forward to meeting you.

Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can. So, we recommend you get your application in straight away – and don’t miss the opportunity to join us!

Unfortunately, we’re not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time.

Please note that Yeo Valleydo notaccept speculative agency applications; we will only accept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitmentportal at the point of instruction.