Reporting to: Operations Manager
Main Purpose: To oversee and participate the day-to-day Engineering operation and performance on site and manage the team accordingly. Provide a reactive and pro-active, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational infrastructure and support long-term strategic plans. Create a healthy and motivating work environment and atmosphere. Regularly monitor performance of the team and discover training needs and provide coaching. This role is a hands-on as well as administrative role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.
· Ensure all activities follow Food packaging BRC accreditation.
· Demonstrate positive behaviours by actively supporting Lean and Continuous Improvement activity on site.
· Develop the engineering team to improve their knowledge and skill, recommending any additional training and coaching where required.
· Manage the team performance issues and implement suitable training and development.
· Support and develop with the Engineering manager the Planned Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensuring full preventative maintenance is carried out effectively.
· Support the site in implementing Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) programme.
· Carry out required maintenance duties including assisting with any breakdowns or projects as required.
· Prioritise the team workload for the benefit of the site performance.
· Support implementation and installation of any new machinery or projects.
· Ensure all job sheets and work records are correct and up to date.
· Assist manager in ensuring that designated buildings, plant, and facilities are fit for purpose and to provide proactive support/solutions when required.
· Work as part of the engineering team in recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities as well as process and procedures.
· Ensure all instructions or actions are communicated correctly and effectively to the team.
· Perform root cause analysis to resolve problems.
· Alongside Manager, conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.
· Manage contractors on site and ensure they meet legal and company requirements.
Personal Responsibilities
Health & Safety
1. To follow all site rules and responsibilities under the company’s Health & Safety at Work Policy.
2. To ensure you use all equipment onsite correctly and it is properly maintained.
3. Report any safety infringement and ensure any health and safety issues/suggestions are forwarded to the Health and Safety Officer.
4. To know the locations of emergency exits and practice correct evacuation procedures.
5. Ensure the correct handling procedures for lifting and potentially hazardous products are followed.
6. To carry out all duties in accordance with Company’s policy on Health & Safety, wearing protective clothing/equipment supplied.
Other Responsibilities
1. To work as trained, in all tasks undertaken within their role.
2. To maintain the required performance and accuracy standards.
3. To work flexibly, on whichever duty (as per training/qualification), when and where required, whilst on site.
Quality
1. Strictly adhere to BRC dress code, PPE and hygiene standards throughout the site at all times.
2. To be responsible for working to the requirements of the company’s Quality Policy and procedure.
3. To make suggestions as to how the Quality systems can be improved.
Housekeeping
1. To comply with all Hygiene regulations stipulated within the BRC procedures, trained out at induction.
2. All tasks that contribute to the cleaning, and maintaining of good, safe standards in all operating areas. This includes the clearing of litter, wrap and debris from aisles, the mopping of small liquid spills, the sweeping of fine debris.
3. All agreed housekeeping, 5S workplace organization procedures and good manufacturing practices are sustained throughout the shift.
4. To make every effort to conserve power and minimize waste.
5. To wear the uniform and safety wear provided, always keeping it clean and tidy.
Communication
1. To communicate accurately and effectively with all members of staff any information required to ensure the performance of your role and company performance, and ensure any issues are raised immediately to make sure they are resolved quickly.
Security
1. To ensure understanding and compliance with the Company’s security procedures including those for IT.
2. To report any unauthorized personnel seen on the premises, and any incident of damage or theft.
The duties and responsibilities of this job description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the post holder. The requirements of the job will develop and change, and the post holder will be expected to adapt to these requirements.
Pay: £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
