Manufacturing Engineer - Ice Cream Production (Leeds)

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Ice Cream Production

Location: Leeds

Reports To: Production Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview:  

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for all production machinery and health & safety on site. This role requires a strong understanding of food production machinery, engineering principles, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience with BRC (British Retail Consortium) standards and a strong focus on health and safety to ensure compliance with the highest safety standards in the manufacturing environment.

About NORTHERN BL°C  

At NORTHERN BL°C we make great ice cream that’s for everyone. Using a chef’s approach to flavour and with innovation at our core, we’re on a mission to do ice cream differently. We believe that ice cream is meant to be indulgent; its own type of delicious, that can be enjoyed at any time, by anybody.

Over the last few years, we’ve grown our presence across the UK and beyond. Over the last few years we moved in to a brand new HQ, quadrupled our manufacturing capacity and achieved BRC accreditation. We’ve been at the forefront of innovation landing UK first to market concepts….but we’re not done yet. Behind our great products is a team of great people and we’re looking for the right team player to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Equipment Maintenance & Repairs: Ensure that all manufacturing equipment is functioning at peak performance. Perform regular planned preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Project Management: Lead or participate in projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes, introducing new equipment, or scaling production capacity, while ensuring safety standards are maintained.
• Training & Support : Train production staff on new equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
• BRC Standards Implementation : Lead and support efforts to ensure the manufacturing process adheres to BRC Global Food Safety Standards

Safety & Compliance:  

• Health and Safety Management : Ensure the adherence to all workplace health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Risk Assessments : Conduct regular health and safety risk assessments on all production processes and equipment. Identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures to minimize risk.
• Safety Audits and Inspections : Perform routine safety audits and inspections on the manufacturing floor to ensure compliance with safety protocols. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and recommend preventive actions.

Qualifications:  

• Education: HNC/HND in an Engineering Discipline or NVQ Level 3
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in food production or a related industry.

Skills:  

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment in food production.
• Knowledge of quality control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of BRC standards and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to implement and enforce safety protocols.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and safety audits.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Schedule  

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Occasional out of hours overtime required as production demands
• If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a fast-growing business, please submit your CV for consideration to hello@northern-bloc.com . We look forward to hearing from you!