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Engineering Blade & Tooling Specialist | Selsey | West Sussex
Due to rapid growth & increased production volumes, we are currently on the lookout for a reliable and hands-on Blade & Tooling Specialist to join our team at the Selsey site in West Sussex. This critical role supports the changing, inspection, maintenance, and safe handling of cutting blades used across our production lines. Quality products including Coleslaw & bagged salads are driven by having fully functioning blades delivering the very best cut style.
This role entails working Monday to Friday, days only across the following shift 8.00am-5.00pm & 7.00am-4.00pm.
Key Responsibilities
Blade & Tooling Inspection & Maintenance:
Perform regular inspections and basic maintenance of cutting blades & machinery tooling. Identify worn or damaged blades and carry out safe removal and replacement using appropriate hand tools.-
Blade Safety & Compliance:
Ensure all activities involving blades are carried out safely using the correct equipment, following internal procedures and food safety standards. Support blade changeovers and cleaning in a way that minimizes risk and benefits longevity of the equipment. -
Project & Process Support:
Support production and hygiene teams with blade-related activities during cleaning windows and shift changes. Suggest and implement improvements to blade performance, maintenance and safety protocols. -
Data and Record Keeping:
Log blade changes, inspections, maintenance work, and any blade issues accurately into the relevant tracking systems. Contribute to root cause analysis when blade-related faults arise and communicate this to the relevant manager. Create mitigation plans where necessary to prevent reoccurring situations. -
Cross-Functional Support:
Work closely with line leaders, hygiene teams, and shift managers to ensure cutting equipment runs efficiently and safely. Assist in troubleshooting blade-related downtime and report any non-conformance related actions -
Training & Mentorship:
Share your knowledge and experience by training other team members in safe blade handling, storage, and cleaning practices
Skills & Experience
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Strong understanding of safety procedures in a food production setting. Including handling sharp equipment, blade safety, hygiene, and compliance standards.
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Good interdepartmental communication and teamwork skills
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Attention to detail, especially when identifying blade wear or mechanical issues
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Ability to follow processes and complete accurate records
What you get from us
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Life Assurance
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Employer matched pension
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Colleague discounts, e.g. Gym membership & shopping discounts
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Star Awards
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Flexibility in pay frequency each month
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Access to online GP
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Employee assistance programme
Natures Way Foods is leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.
Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. Building on previous success, this year is set to be another exceptional year for our organisation. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are expanding our production lines and there is genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the organisation.
What type of people succeed here?
We look for passionate people, with a can-do attitude and an ambition to succeed. We strive to help our people in channelling that passion into everything they do, because your success is our success! We love people who have high standards & lots of ideas, because we are always striving to improve, and we want you to help us do that.
Natures Way is a fun, fast and friendly environment where you will be surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team, who are committed to being the best at fresh. Apply now & join our family
Qualifications:
Our People Agenda:
At Natures Way Foods, we are on a journey of success, and we believe passionate individuals will take us even further. Our people agenda is centred on employer engagement through listening and training. We value your input, and our commitment to your growth is reflected in ongoing training opportunities and a culture that encourages open communication.
Investing in Our Future:
Natures Way Foods is dedicated to investing in our future to delight our customers and continue to be a major supplier to market-leading brands, providing a quality-driven, food-secure supply chain.
New Engineering Approach:
We have adopted a new approach to engineering, focusing on continuous improvement, reliability, and planned maintenance. This ensures that our team stays at the forefront of industry standards and contributes to the overall success of our operations.
Continuous Investment in Innovation:
We are committed to a continuous investment program into new product launches to remain at the forefront of our expertise, ensuring that we consistently deliver innovative and high-quality products to our customers.
We offer:
Generous salary
Pension plan
Overtime available
Ongoing learning and development
What kind of people do we look for?
We seek passionate individuals and empower them to channel their passion, recognizing that their success is our success. We value those with high standards, always striving for improvement, and welcome your contribution to our continuous growth.
Please apply in the first instance if you are interested.
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