Lead Engineer - Food Production Norwich, England
Job description
Bernard Matthews are looking to recruit a Lead Engineer for our site at Great Witchingham to cover all aspects of engineering maintenance within the site’s operation.
The role
- To support the processing operations by responding effectively to equipment breakdowns, carrying out scheduled maintenance work and being proactive on the correction and modification of reoccurring machine processing faults
 - To respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and ensure maximum focus is given to their nominated production area
 - To fault find in an effective and efficient manner whilst utilising the various machines historic / information documentation
 - To establish harmonious relations with the operational staff and to work flexibly with them
 - Pro-active in the reduction of engineering downtime and continuous improvement of the process and the department
 - Carry out engineering project work
 - Other relevant duties as required from time to time.
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Relevant experience within a FMCG/food processing/ manufacturing environment, ideally at supervisory level
 - Relevant experience in industrial and electrical engineering (multi skilled) but stronger bias in electrical
 - Formal qualification in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
 - Strong understanding of H&S
 - PLC Fault finding/diagnostic skills, advantageous
 
Personal Skills
- Team player
 - Keen attitude
 - Excellent communication skills
 - IT literate (using Office suite and CMMS)
 - Ability to work under pressure
 - Proactive approach to maintenance
 - Flexibility
 - Able to carry out a reasonable amount of overtime to cover absence/holidays
 - Willing to continuously develop skills, knowledge and experience and undertake training
 
Values
- Reliable
 - Entrepreneurial
 - Creative
 - Passionate
 
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
 - Cycle to work scheme
 - Employee discount
 - Free or subsidised travel
 - Health & wellbeing programme
 - On-site parking
 - Referral programme
 - Store discount
 
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
 - Day shift
 - Night shift
 
Work Location: In person