Lead the maintenance activity within the business and ensure that it assists the delivery of an effective operation on a day to day basis and in the future. Ensure conformance to all legislative requirements, codes of practice, best practice and Health & Safety requirements for the safe and efficient operation of the business, including machinery, buildings and services.

• Responsible for ensuring that the plant’s utilities are available 100% of the time, through the deployment of appropriate systems, processes and procedures.
• Develop, communicate and implement an agreed maintenance strategy which meets the needs of the business.
• Monitor and investigate opportunities for continuous improvement in equipment performance using Key Performance Indicators.
• Act as a member of the Production Leadership team contributing to the setting of the vision and strategic direction of the operation
• Monitor equipment/machinery performance using agreed KPIs and Investigate and implement engineering solutions to enable increase in production metrics.
• Responsible for the “future-proofing” of the sites manufacturing capability, through the introduction of periodic, autonomous and professional maintenance systems, procedures and processes
• Data co-ordination and loss analysis, to continue to identify areas for further improvement, in relation to specific key site/area objectives and targets.
• Undertake preventative maintenance/condition monitoring checks, including PAT testing, as appropriate, to ensure production machinery/equipment is maintained correctly, safely and operates as efficient as possible.
• Co-ordinate maintenance and cleaning schedules.
• Fabrication and design of operational equipment.
• Procurement and stock holding of all maintenance equipment.
• Develop a close working relationship with Operators and Line Technicians and chair weekly “Maintenance Improvement Meetings”.
• To ensure the budgetary controls are managed and to take responsibility for ensuring the weekly P&L is in line with and planned to exceed budgetary expectations
• To monitor costs against budget and pro-actively look for ways to make the maintenance spend more efficient
• To enforce the highest standards of health and safety and hygiene, in conjunction with appropriate colleagues, to ensure that Company procedures are followed
• Overseeing the delivery of annual performance review process for the Maintenance Team, ensuring all PDP’s and reviews are delivered within agreed timescales
• Ensure that all people issues are dealt with efficiently and in line with company policy
• Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene on site. This includes following all company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices to ensure that food products are safe, compliant, and of the highest quality.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attention to detail
• High accuracy of Work
• Professional and respectful behaviour towards colleagues
• High team contribution
• Demonstrate accountability for your responsibilities
• Lead by example with upholding company values, policies and procedures

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Develop your teams’ skillset and identifying areas for personal development
• Strive for excellence and actively engage with development opportunities
• Drive company engagement activities and enthusiasm
• Effectively communicate with the team, company and wider business

This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other duties as and when requested, within reason and in line with the position.

• Up to date Industry and Health & Safety compliance legislation to ensure a safe and efficient operation, including machinery and buildings
• External compliance reporting requirements
• Storage and Distribution BRC accreditation requirements
• Flexibility in thinking and approach
• Initiative
• Analytical thinking
• Results focussed
• Concern for impact
• Conceptual & forward thinking
  

Shift- Monday - Friday 8am- 5pm