Job Description -
- The Engineering Lead is responsible for supporting all aspects of electrical and mechanical maintenance across a newly designed seed processing site (Cereals, Pulses, Legumes).
- Reporting directly to the Site General Manager, the Engineering Lead will have complete ownership and accountability for plant reliability and servicing, ensuring that preventative maintenance is completed, breakdowns are managed effectively and equipment is kept in a serviceable and hygienic condition.
- The Engineering Lead is expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of Electrical / Mechanical maintenance and be comfortable working with food and agricultural processing equipment ranging from simple conveyors, elevators and sieves through to advanced colour-sorting, X-Ray and packing / weighing equipment. Prior experience working with seed and seed treatment (Chemical pumps, dosing equipment etc..) would also be beneficial.
This role would suit someone with a strong background in engineering and maintenance in either Agricultural type cleaning plants or food production (Milling, Cereals, pulses, etc..). Knowledge of working with a computerised PPM / Maintenance system would also be beneficial.
During the early stages of the build the role will be centered on supporting the maintenance, installation and setup of plant and equipment as well as managing contractors, supporting the creation of the PPM system and designing innovative solutions to problems as they occur during commissioning.
Once the site is fully operational this role will diversify into leading the planned and preventative maintenance of the site and facility as well as leading on breakdowns and on minimising any unscheduled downtime to the plant.
Experience and Requirements -
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (Or similar / Relevant Experience)
- Either bias considered, but must have some multi-skilled experience.
- FMCG / Food or Agricultural Experience
- Full Right to Live and Work in the UK.
- Previous supervisory / leadership experience in an Engineering Role
- Experience with PLC / SCADA type control systems preferable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bourne PE10 0AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Mechanical engineering: 3 years (preferred)
- Electrical engineering: 2 years (preferred)
- Supervisory or Leadership : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (Not essential) (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
