Job Description
Engineering Manager
Location Bicester
Salary £55,000 Plus benefits
Monday – Friday
Take your warehouse career to the next level with Sysco GB. We’re home to some of the UK’s leading food businesses, including Brakes and Fresh Direct, Join us as a Engineering manager and help us set the standards for operational excellence.
A satisfying role
An integral part of our Engineering team, you’ll keep our services and equipment up and running all across the site. With an equal focus on the efficiency of our operations and the safety of your colleagues, you’ll handle everything from maintenance and contractor management to diagnosing faults and analysing plant performance. You’ll also move us forward by supporting improvement projects and suggesting ways to improve our performance, equipment reliability and energy use.
What you bring to the mix
A qualified engineer with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline and FMCG or logistics experience, you have all the tools to excel at Sysco:
1. a background in manufacturing engineering or maintenance
2. experience in operating and maintaining fire prevention, water, air supply, gas supply, refrigeration and electricity systems
3. knowledge of legislative and environmental standards
4. strong analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills
5. good IT literacy, including experience with CMMS and Excel.
6. Complete any Engineering Work Request/Sign back form as required, ensuring the correct precautions are followed prior to undertaking maintenance activity, and the correct hygiene standards are met and signed off before handing area/equipment over to production
7. Liaise directly with suppliers/equipment vendors for ordering parts and new machinery.
8. Involved in induction training for new employees explaining correct care and safe use of appropriate company equipment as outlined in SSOW or as directed by Manager
9. Being responsible for quality, legality and safety of the food manufactured or stored during/after performing maintenance activities
10. Food manufacturing experience working with production machinery in a fast paced manufacturing plant prefereable
Bags of benefits
The amazing facilities and working environment at our Hemel site are not the only benefits of working here. You’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.
Tempted to join the team? Apply today!
Additional Information
At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Fresh Direct
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.