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Maintenance Engineering Team Leader, Preston, Lancashire
Client: Pets Choice Ltd
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 7
Posted: 06.06.2025
Expiry Date: 21.07.2025
Job Description:
Based in Blackburn
Shift work: 4 on 4 off days/nights, 12-hour shifts from 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am. Although the pattern is 24/7, there are no Saturday nights scheduled. Saturday day shifts are only 8 hours, providing more weekend time off.
Environment: FMCG food manufacturing
Duties
* Report to the Engineering Lead and collaborate with the Head of Engineering, Factory Manager, and Production Managers to minimize machinery downtime and conduct preventative maintenance.
* Lead a team of 2 multi-skilled engineers and an apprentice, ensuring safe working conditions.
* Attend to breakdowns promptly following escalation procedures.
* Manage shift cover, holidays, overtime, and return-to-work documentation.
* Perform PPMs on equipment and record all repairs and recurrent faults.
* Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure timely supply of parts.
* Identify and address recurring issues to reduce downtime, and contribute to KPI reporting (OEE, MTTR, MTBF).
* Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies; promote H&S initiatives.
* Mentor and coach other engineers, contribute to process improvements.
Requirements
* Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, preferably with experience in food processing machinery.
* Process control expertise.
* Continuous professional development.
* Experience in building electrical control systems, with relevant qualifications (e.g., BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering).
* Ideally IEE 17th edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
* Proven fault-finding experience in an FMCG environment, preferably food manufacturing.
* Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and GMP principles.
* Excellent communication, assertiveness, and decision-making skills.
* Experience with Root Cause Analysis and implementing countermeasures.
* Multiskilled in electrical and mechanical engineering.
* Knowledge of CMMS, preferably Shires.
* Ability to execute preventative maintenance strategies.
* Innovative, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
* Knowledge of H&S audits and processes.
About Pets Choice:
One of the fastest-growing pet food manufacturers in the UK, home to brands like Webbox, Felight, Bob Martin, Meatiful, and Vet’s Kitchen.
Products include food, treats, toys, accessories, and healthcare items for pets and small animals.
Supply channels include grocery, discounters, wholesale, retail, eCommerce, pet specialists, and export markets.
We are committed to sustainable growth and expanding our team to lead in the pet industry.
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