Why join us?
I am currently working with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, they are part of a wider group with 13 UK manufacturing sites. They are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join their team. This full-time position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule, offering an excellent opportunity to balance work and personal life.
What's in it for you?
They are offering a competitive salary of £80-85k, complemented by a 15% performance bonus and a £5.7k car allowance, which can be converted to a company electric vehicle (EV) after 3-6 months. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, a generous pension plan, professional development opportunities, and employee discounts on our products.
* 33 days annual leave
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and high-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and formal training opportunities with a personalised online LMS platform
* Charity initiatives and team events
* 24/7 access to Grocery Aid (free financial, emotional, and practical support)
* Physical well-being benefits - free on-demand exercise hub and various gym discounts
* Online well-being benefits
* Free financial well-being tools - mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday discounts via online retail discount
Responsibilities
* Managing the asset care program for the site, ensuring it meets safety, technical, and legislative standards.
* Leading and challenging activities related to safety, including site refrigeration, fixed wiring, asbestos, water treatment, effluent management, boilers, equipment safety, and power.
* Ensuring compliance with all legal and legislative obligations relating to our people, plant safety, environmental standards, and energy efficiency/emissions.
* Continuously improving our comprehensive asset care/maintenance system, with a focus on cost control, manpower, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and stock management.
* Driving profitability, service excellence, and quality standards through a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Qualifications and Skills
* Time served apprenticeship background or equivalent. BSc, HND, or HNC in Electrical, Mechanical, or dual-skilled engineering.
* Specialisation in either mechanical or electrical engineering with detailed knowledge of:
* PLC/computer-controlled equipment
* Servo motors and drives
* Inverter control systems
* Hydraulic powered systems
* Pneumatic control systems
* Providing up-to-date specialist machinery and technical knowledge to enable the business to continuously improve manufacturing capabilities.
* Strong written, numerical, and verbal communication skills. Proficient in English language.
* Computer proficiency in MS Office and CMMS systems.
* Experience with world-class manufacturing processes and methodologies, such as Lean, Kaizen, Kanban, 5C, 5S, and TPM.
* Strong leadership, motivational, and organisational skills.
* Business acumen with a deep understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and their relation to engineering.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the business, with a focus on presenting continuous improvement project work.
* Driving License
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