Job Purpose:

To support the Engineering Manager and act as his deputy in the achievement of functional objectives that support the Site/Plant and Company Business Plan. Work closely with the production team to continuously improve site overall equipment effectiveness, people development and a lean culture. Develop and lead all engineering functions as agreed with the Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure that the company’s vision, values and policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Support the Engineering Manager/team to ensure compliance with regulations for fire and alarm systems, PAT, pressure valves, etc., analysing the results and ensuring corrective action is implemented to continuously improve the working environment.
• Support the Engineering Manager to ensure risk assessments/COSSH/RIDDOR, etc. are implemented and undertaken and accident prevention measures are initiated as required.
• Support the engineering team by working on shift, with hands on experience to mentor team ensuing that PPMs, SSOWs and working procedures are followed.
• Support the Engineering Manager with the planning, organising and coordinating resources to meet production requirements of ongoing maintenance, machine replacement and unplanned issues.
• Support the Engineering Manager to plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment as per production requirements.
• Work with approved suppliers to obtain parts and machinery.
• Support the Engineering Manager to deliver training to engineers and operators on new machinery, using the machinery documentation and SSOWs.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to ensure retention of any relevant accreditations for the Engineering department (e.g. ISO/EN14065)
• Oversee engineering team during any period of Engineering Manager absence; monitoring, managing and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budgets investigating and resolving any variances.
• Support the Engineering Manager to plan, monitor and ensure appropriate engineering team safety training is completed so that safety culture is embedded into the plant.
• Ensure PPM schedule is adhered to and highlight issues to Engineering Manager and General Manager.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to persuade and influence people at all levels and develop good working relationships that promote team working.
• A strategic thinker with good business acumen and the ability to think from the customers’ perspective.
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of commercial awareness.
• Good attention to detail whilst retaining the ability to see the bigger picture.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to motivate people, with a coaching style that builds effective teams and manages performance positively.
• Able to work autonomously and drive change.
• Financial knowledge covering budgeting forecasting.

Education/Experience:

• Proven experience of industrial maintenance or production.
• Operational maintenance experience (hands on) would be preferred.
• Educated to degree level or NVQ Level 5 in relevant engineering field.
• Experience of implementing continuous improvement programmes.
• Recent experience in energy and sustainability management with a clear track record of success.
• NEBOSH qualification (desirable).
• Experience in applying and implementing LEAN manufacturing systems (desirable).
• Bi-lingual is desirable but not essential.

The above description statements outline the principle functions of the role and is not an exhaustive list. The role holder may be asked to perform other tasks and duties commensurate with their skills and experience.