Engineering Supervisor

Engineering Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Humdinger, Bromborough (Wirral) - Nut Snacking Factory

Continetal shifts

Salary:  £53,658.00 per annum

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for excellence? Join our dynamic team at Humdinger Snacking Factory in Bromborough as a multi-skilled Engineering Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our production facility.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act, factory safety protocols, and company policies. Proactively address safety issues in collaboration with engineering and safety teams.
• Team Coordination: Oversee the shift engineers across both process and packing areas, ensuring timely and safe execution of engineering tasks to high standards.
• Problem Solving: Lead or participate in risk assessments and problem-solving sessions during breakdowns or significant engineering activities.
• CMMS Management: Utilize and enforce the use of the company’s CMMS system for tracking planned, reactive, and breakdown activities, ensuring all records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Contractor Control: Assist in managing contractors, including inductions, permit issuance, and supervision to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Operational Efficiency: Provide continuous mechanical and electrical engineering support to ensure all equipment operates at optimum efficiency.
• Site Maintenance: Perform maintenance tasks across the site, including mechanical and electrical breakdowns, PPMs, machine setups, and facilities upkeep.
• Documentation: Complete relevant paperwork for PPMs, maintenance requests, and non-conformances, ensuring accurate and thorough record-keeping.
• Stock Management: Handle engineering stores duties, including ordering spares, stock management, and raising purchase orders.
• Facilities Support: Assist with site facilities tasks that require engineering support.
• MEWP Operations: Perform tasks that require the use of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP).
• Staff Development: Train key operational staff in site-based autonomous maintenance practices.
• Continuous Development: Pursue professional and personal development through internal and external training courses.

Essential:

• Experience in a supervisory role or leading a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Competency in Electrical/Mechanical skills through formal qualifications, training, and hands-on experience.
• Time-served in an engineering discipline with a formal electrical qualification.
• Knowledge of GMP, ideally within an FMCG environment, with familiarity with machinery used in food production/manufacturing.
• Experience dealing with contractors.
• Basic PC skills.
• Full valid driving license.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn and use specialized tools and equipment.

Desirable:

• FLT (Forklift Truck) training.
• MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) training.
• 18th edition electrical regulations certification.
• Testing and inspection experience.
• Understanding of PLCs with fault-finding abilities to input/output card levels.

• Attractive Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance: Enjoy the security of a pension scheme and life assurance at x4 basic salary.
• Company-Paid Health Care Cash Plan: Access to a comprehensive Health Care Cash Plan through Paycare, with additional rewards for high street and retailer discounts. 
• Annual Leave: 20 days per annum (pro rata due to 12 hour shifts)
• Paid Breaks
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase up to an extra week of leave per year.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Charity Involvement: Engage in charity fundraising and team events, with an extra day of paid leave for charity/community work.
• Staff Shop Discounts: Access exclusive discounts through our staff shops.
• Employee Values Awards: Recognize and celebrate our team's dedication.
• Referral Bonus Vouchers: Benefit from referral bonuses for bringing in top talent
• Training and Development Opportunities: Invest in your growth with ongoing training and development.
• Bespoke Training for New Factory Workers: Tailored training to ensure a seamless integration.
• Free Parking: Enjoy hassle-free parking at all our manufacturing sites and offices.
• Excellent Facilities: Relish in top-notch facilities, including a well-appointed canteen.
• ESG Commitment: Be part of our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, focused on protecting our people, communities, and the planet.
• Access to Grocery Aid Charity Support: Avail assistance through Grocery Aid, supporting our community and promoting well-being.