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Maintenance Engineering Team Leader, Blackburn, Lancashire
Client: Pets Choice Ltd
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
23.05.2025
Expiry Date:
07.07.2025
Job Description:
Based in Blackburn
Shift work: 4 on 4 off days/nights, 12-hour shifts from 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am. The schedule includes no Saturday nights and shorter Saturday day shifts, providing more weekend time off.
Industry: FMCG food manufacturing
Duties
* Report to the Engineering Lead, collaborating 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 and record PPMs, repairs, and analyze recurrent faults.
* Coordinate with the engineering team to supply parts and reduce downtime.
* Monitor KPIs such as OEE, MTTR, and MTBF.
* Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies, and champion H&S and building maintenance initiatives.
* Mentor and coach team members, contributing to continuous process improvements.
Requirements
* Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, preferably with experience on food processing machinery.
* Process control expertise.
* Continuous professional development.
* Competence in building electrical control systems, with relevant qualifications (e.g., BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering).
* IEE 17th edition wiring regulations (preferred).
* Proven engineering and fault-finding experience in an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
* Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and GMP principles.
* Excellent communication, assertiveness, decision-making skills, and a positive attitude.
* Experience with Root Cause Analysis and implementing countermeasures.
* Multi-skilled in electrical and mechanical engineering.
* Knowledge of CMMS systems (Shires preferred).
* Ability to implement preventative maintenance strategies.
* Innovative, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
* Experience with internal H&S audits and processes.
About Pets Choice:
One of the UK's fastest-growing pet food manufacturers, home to brands like Webbox, Felight, Bob Martin, Meatiful, and Vet’s Kitchen.
Products include food, treats, toys, accessories, and healthcare 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 are looking to expand our team to lead in the pet industry.
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