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Engineering Chargehand, Kingston upon Hull
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Client:
Cranswick Country Foods PLC
Location:
Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
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Job Description:
4on 4off Nights, 18:00-06:00
Cranswick Country Foods, Riverside, William Wright Dock, Hull, HU1 2ET
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. Now with 22 sites nationwide, Cranswick are dedicated to growing and developing our team.
Our Riverside site is growing! We are on the look out for Engineering Chargehands to become an integral part of our team! You would be responsible for the Engineering team in order to provide a responsive, professional and quality aware engineering maintenance service. Ensure maximum operational effectiveness from equipment and facilities
Main duties include (but not limited to):
* Manage the planned preventative maintenance systems and culture for all areas including PPM schedules for all plant and equipment, management of data regarding machine breakdowns, fault analysis and update of PPM procedures
* Ensure that operational efficiencies and effectiveness are continuously improved with consequential reduced operating costs
* Ensure that quality, health and safety and environmental standards are developed, maintained and enhanced and are fully complied with by contractors and staff
* Lead, coach and develop staff to ensure capability to deliver current and future business objectives
* Maintain and develop the building, environment and plant including heating, ventilation, fire protection equipment and plant, pipework and plumbing, alarm systems, security systems to ensure a safe working environment for all staff and visitors
* Ensure equipment operates at a standard in order to achieve the customer’s required product specification
* Technical input to assist in the delivery of projects and initiatives which will impact the profitability of the business
* Control the activities of contract labour and inspect the quality of their work
* Plan weekend maintenance and ensure spares are available in advance
* Work with technical on all audit work
* Control and organise building fabric maintenance repair work
* Play an active part in the site’s Health and Safety committee
* Work closely with the Health & Safety officer on issues of machine guarding and safety
* Work closely with the line manager on the recruitment and selection of staff
* Provide support to the line manager on projects, NPD work, customer lead work and budget control and department strategic issues
* Carry out activities with full awareness of their impact on the environment, in terms of people and the local area
* Objectively assess the team’s performance
* Ensure clarity of role for team members, including assigning of tasks, coaching and providing feedback
* Assume responsibility for the management of activities which ensure food safety, integrity, legality and quality
You will have:
* Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related)
* Proven track record of managing teams
* Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques
* Computer skills (Microsoft Office) ideally with knowledge of FOPS, Innova & Traksys systems
* Ability to interact with high profile customer
We offer:
* Excellent and competitive rates of pay
* Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix. This will include machine specific training and upskilling.
* Profit sharing through discounted share scheme
* Hassle free auto-enrolment into company pension scheme including enhanced contribution options
* Access to the Cranswick Package which includes Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Parking, Discounted products, ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ platform, ‘Hapi’ discounts app and buying extra holiday entitlement
A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at application stage
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