Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson's and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation's favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.
We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you're looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we'd love to hear from you.
We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process.
Overview of role
Company: Allied Bakeries
Location: West Bromwich
To be the site technical expert on all matters relating to electrical standards and control systems, providing advice and guidance as well as hands-on technical assistance as required, to include the following:
1. To hold specific responsibilities for the design, specification and purchasing of electrical equipment ensuring site technology remains up to date.
2. To compile detailed electrical specifications for plant, equipment and installations as required.
3. Determination of electrical competence of all site personnel as required and their suitability to undertake electrical work.
4. Allocation of skills to activity.
5. Decisions made within the Electricity at Work act and site Electrical Code of Practice (ECOPS) as the site Duty Holder.
6. Determination of contractor suitability with regard to electrical standards.
Reporting directly to the Site Engineering Manager the role holder is required to interface with all levels of staff and the central engineering functions as required. The role holder will work alongside the craft team to develop best working practices and technical standards within electrical engineering.
Key Accountabilities
1. To manage the site's electrical standards to ensure compliance with all Statutory Electrical Legislation, Company standards, specifications and ECOPS.
2. Control of contractors to ensure H&S standards are adhered to while carrying out their duties.
3. Ensuring no electrical accidents occur by acting as a champion for electrical safety on site.
4. Monitor & track project spend against pre-approved budget not to exceed agreed project spend.
5. Plant performance in regard to CI activities and projected improvements.
6. Budget control to an agreed level of Capital & Revenue.
7. Identifying and documenting procedures for recovery of plant and equipment after failures.
8. Delivery of projects which support & ensure the business consistently meets correct specifications of all its products.
9. Ensuring all projects meet relevant Engineering procedures within ISO, NTS and BRC standards.
10. Ensure that downtime is limited by identifying plant, critical systems, and spares which are required to get plants up and running after an equipment failure.
11. Identification of training needs for the electrical craftsmen in the department.
12. Briefings to all people affected (either directly or indirectly) by projects.
The Right Person
Essential
1. Time served apprenticeship.
2. Electrical engineer with a minimum of 10 years experience.
3. Detailed knowledge of general electrical legislation, Regulations, Statutory procedures and practical applications.
4. Detailed knowledge of electrical Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
5. Ability to solve problems using a logical thought process and implement solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
6. Ability to work consistently to high standards and prioritize tasks according to workload.
7. The jobholder will be able to show evidence in being able to operate under pressure in a fast-moving technical environment.
8. Sound decision-making skills.
9. Communication with internal and external functions.
10. PC literate.
11. PLC experience to programming level gained ideally on Mitsubishi (D) & Allen Bradley.
12. SCADA.
Advantageous
1. Electrical HND / Electrical Degree.
2. General management.
3. An in-depth understanding and application of food hygiene/GMP/(ABSS standards).
4. Understanding of baking process.
5. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (CIEH Level 2) IOSH or equivalent.
6. Understanding of Continuous Improvement techniques.
Our defining value is to 'Be The Best We Can Be'. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.
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