The role will focus on maximizing efficiencies by ensuring manufacturing downtime is minimized by continuously striving to improve the equipment to meet the operational needs of the business. As an experienced multi-skilled engineer, you will resolve engineering issues and will be involved in the commissioning and implementation of new equipment at site.
Responsibilities
* Maintain machinery and equipment to optimum standards safely with minimum downtime
* Provide a rapid response to breakdown situations and utilise time effectively to ensure known jobs are completed in a succinct timeframe
* Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained
* Ensure efficient usage of spare parts, consumables, and equipment
* Ensure that all health and safety and food hygiene procedures are always adhered to
* Maintain open and constructive lines of communication with the Production Department
* Liaise and accelerate with all levels of management across all functions relating to engineering activities.
* Any administrative duties as required in the fulfilment of the engineering plan
* Decrease time lost due to breakdowns
* Satisfactory completion of the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule
* Risk assess all jobs to reduce risk to health and safety issues in the area
* Responsible for and provide ongoing support of daily 'start ups' in the production area
* Support the learning and development of apprentices
* Be conversant with four strategic pillars (QVIP) and champion this within the department and the wider site
* Adhere to all rules, processes, and procedures in relation to the work
We are looking for motivated, multi-skilled engineers with extensive experience working within food manufacturing environments to join our team at 'the Gourmet Sausage' to work 4on/4off shift.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience of chilled food FMCG (preferred)
* Worked within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Qualified to HNC/NVQ Level 3 in any engineering discipline
* Electrically biased or fully multi-skilled
* Health and safety conscious (qualifications desirable)
* Preferably have worked with Handtmann, Reiser and Proseal machines
Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby's) is our fast‑paced sausage facility located in Hull. Using only the best cuts of British pork, fresh herbs, and spices, Cranswick is the UK’s leading producer of gourmet sausages, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike. The size of our business enables us to support career development and progression, which will help our people fulfil their potential.
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