Location: Haverfordwest
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Salary: £48,000 – £52,000
Our client: Our Client, a leading supplier of sustainably sourced products are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join their friendly team in Haverfordwest.
Job Description/ The role: The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site Engineering function ensuring that the team works safely, effectively and efficiently to provide engineering support to ensure milk and cream can be packed on time and in specification, while at optimum cost. This role requires expertise in various engineering disciplines and a strong problem-solving aptitude.
Key Responsibilities:
To manage the day-to-day engineering team including management of time sheets, hours worked, holidays, training, absence and disciplinary reporting any concerns to the Engineering Manager in a timely manner.
To provide day to day management of staff to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
To ensure that preventative maintenance routines are developed and in place in accordance to equipment manufacturer specifications and reviewed on a regular basis.
To oversee breakdown repairs ensuring that the work is carried out in a safe and timely manner.
To ensure that the engineering workshop and stores are maintained accurately and cleaned regularly.
Using BE and KPI’s to review the existing processes throughout the engineering department and identify and implement solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs and waste and increase profitability.
To actively seek and identify constraints and create opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the operation to maximise efficiency rates. This will include identifying the effective use of staff.
To ensure that external contractors on site operate om a way that is consistent with sites Health and Safety policy and in a timely and efficient way
To maintain an accurate training record and highlight areas where training is required and deliver necessary training where applicable
What we need from you:
HNC in either mechanical or electrical discipline or a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
Experience of working in an FMCG environment
Proven experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on system design
Computer literate with strong report writing skills including previous experience of CMMS, SCADA, HMI’s and Microsoft Office.
Strong knowledge of logic controllers and their applications in engineering systems
Strong experience as a multiskilled engineer with previous leadership experience
Process orientated with the ability to identify, resolve and escalate problems where necessary
The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.
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