My client, a Food Manufacturer based in Bradford, is looking for an Engineering and Maintenance Manager. This is a full-time position working 45 hours a week. Some travel to other sites may be required, and so a driving licence is essential.
Role Overview
Drive the performance of the engineering department to maximise production output and minimise overall business costs, whilst maintaining and improving legislative compliance, quality / food safety standards, health and safety standards, HR standards, and business sustainability.
Act as a hands-on leader, technical expert, and coach across all aspects of engineering and maintenance. Responsible for 2 direct reports.
Person Specification
* A natural leader, wishing to engage and develop their team but not afraid to make difficult and/or unpopular decisions; able to challenge and overcome established ways of working when required.
* A technically gifted problem solver, who works diligently and pragmatically.
* An organised administrator, able to find efficient ways to manage multiple systems, policies, and legislative frameworks.
* A confident decision maker, who is comfortable acting as the most senior expert in their area.
* A restless hard worker, who has the drive to succeed and take a business forward.
* A team player, who is able to see beyond their core role to make decisions for the benefit of the whole business and to participate in wider business activities.
Required Experience and Qualifications
* Food manufacturing experience, ideally in a BRCGS-certified environment.
* Minimum BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent.
* IEE Regulations 18th Edition certified (will accept 17th edition if willing to undertake 18th edition).
* Supervisory experience or able to demonstrate natural leadership ability.
* Ideally knowledge and experience of PLCs and control systems.
* Ideally Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent.
* Ideally NEBOSH qualified.
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