Maintenance Engineering Team Leader

Based in Blackburn. Shift work: 4 on 4 off days/nights, 12 hour shift 6am/6pm - 6pm/6am. Although we have a 24/7 shift pattern there are no Saturday nights on schedule. Saturday day shift is only 8 hours, giving you more weekend time off compared to a normal 24/7 pattern!

FMCG food manufacturing environment.

Duties

• Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you will work closely with the Head of Engineering, Factory Manager and Production Managers to ensure that machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and that all preventative maintenance is conducted in advance to avoid production disruption.
• You will be the line leader for 2 Multiskilled engineers plus an apprentice (you will have a duty of care to ensure safe working when not in college).
• Work as part of a small team of multi-disciplined engineers.
• Ensure breakdowns are attended to in a timely manner and follow strict escalation procedures.
• Manage and update all shift cover, holidays, OT and return to work forms.
• Undertake PPM’s on equipment.
• Action repairs and ensure all measures taken are recorded so recurrent faults can be recognized.
• Liaise with the Engineering Lead, Senior Engineer and parts manager to ensure the supply of appropriate parts.
• Minimize the amount of downtime suffered by identifying repeat issues and assisting in creation of new PPM`s to reduce repeat breakdowns.
• Drive and report on OEE, MTTR, MTBF and any other KPI`s as directed by the Head of Engineering or Engineering Lead.
• Comply with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Champion H&S matters as delegated by the Head of Engineering or Engineering Lead.
• Champion building maintenance as directed by the Head of Engineering or Engineering Lead.
• Mentor and coach other engineers to deliver a quality service to production based on your knowledge and skillset.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices.

Requirements

• Strong Electrical and Mechanical knowledge and ability on (ideally) Food processing machinery would be advantageous.
• Process control knowledge.
• Continually develop your skills and knowledge.
• Competent in building electrical control systems from switchgear through to software implementation would be advantageous.
• Engineering apprenticeship and associated qualifications such as BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Ideally, IEE qualification up to 17th edition Wiring Regulations.
• Have a proven track record in an Engineering and fault-finding role gained from within a FMCG environment (ideally Food manufacturing industry would be advantageous).
• Have a good understanding of HACCP, COSHH and GMP principles.
• You will also possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate assertiveness and decision-making skills and have a positive attitude to your work.
• Take part in Root Cause Analysis exercises and strive to prevent reoccurrence with counter measures as directed by the Engineering lead after show stoppers or reoccurring breakdowns.
• Multi-skilled in both electrical and mechanical engineering.
• CMMS experience and knowledge – Shires would be advantageous.
• Ability to deploy and execute the preventative maintenance strategy for the site.
• Driven to deliver solutions, ideas and innovations in a positive and pragmatic way.
• Passionate about quality and best practice whilst driving continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of internal H&S audits and processes.

About Pets Choice:

We are one of the fastest growing Pet Food Manufacturers in the UK and home to leading FMCG Pet Brands such as Webbox, Felight, Bob Martin, Meatiful and Vet’s Kitchen. Our products range from food, treats, toys, accessories and healthcare for pets and small animals. We manufacture and supply several channels including Grocery, Discounter, Wholesale, High Street Retail, eCommerce, Pet Specialist and Export markets. We are going through continuous and sustainable growth and looking to add to our already amazing teams to be the best we can, and to become the leading business in the pet world! Make Pets Choice, Your Choice.