Job Title – Engineering Manager
Location – Wrexham
Job Type – Permanent
Salary - Very Competitive
Due to continued success our client is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join the team. Working within a successful and proven team this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking B Corp organisation.
About You – Working within a fast-paced manufacturing/ production environment, you will have experience within the Food or beverage industry. You will have experience within senior leadership across production, Health and Safety, Quality and NPD.
* Responsible for Safety and food safety within area of control
* Responsible for the maintenance & availability of the process & packing lines.
* Make incremental improvements & changes in terms of reliability, moving to a preventative model, reducing machinery downtime, maintain & improve stability
* Manage departmental budget, resource planning, contractor control, and performance management.
* Managing the R&R to agreed budget, controlling engineering stocks seeking ways to balance Risk vs Cost
* Build a strong culture of safety, accountability, and proactive maintenance.
* Leading, coaching and developing the maintenance team
* Professionalize the maintenance department with a strong focus on predictive and preventive maintenance.
* Ensure the Engineering department are Audit ready at all times eg BRC, SMETA and Customer Audits.
* Ensure compliance to ALL legal and mandatory requirements incl. Electrical fixed wiring, Pressure systems, L8 water management etc.
* Installation & de-installation of plant & equipment, as required
* Working with others on a range of Engineering and Operational Projects ensuring budgetary, technical compliance and target timelines are met.
* Driving and reporting on key performance indicators to manage the effectiveness of the department and share
SKILLS REQUIRED:
ESSENTIAL
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance/ engineering leadership position, ideally within Food manufacturing.
* Relevant qualifications in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.
* An engaged, positive and strong leader with a ‘can do’ mentality, who can solve problems
* Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, HSE regulations, and food safety engineering standards.
* Data driven with a continuous improvement mentality, formal knowledge and use of CI tools
* Demonstrable success improving OEE and leading maintenance teams.
* Strong understanding of automated production equipment, packaging machinery, and utilities.
* Excellent people leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Working knowledge of IT and Engineering CMMS systems
DESIRABLE
* IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
* Experienced in the implementation of Engineering CMMS systems (e.g., Shire, Agility, SAP PM,
* Experience of chilled and bakery processing environments.
* Experience managing capex projects from design to commissioning.
* Experience of audit processes with BRC and retailers (Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s, etc.) would be an advantage
For more information, please contact Grady Izatt email your CV to or call on 07958027583.