My client, a Food Manufacturer based in Bradford are looking for an Engineering and Maintenance Manager, this is a full-time position working 45 hours a week. Some travel to other sites may be required and so a driving licence is essential.

Role Overview

Drive the performance of the engineering department to maximise production output and minimise overall business costs, whilst maintaining and improving legislative compliance, quality / food safety standards, health and safety standards, HR standards and business sustainability.

Act as a hands-on leader, technical expert and coach across all aspects of engineering and maintenance. Responsible for 2 direct reports.

Person Specification

A natural leader, wishing to engage and develop their team but not afraid to make difficult and / or unpopular decisions; able to challenge and overcome established ways of working when this is required.
A technically gifted problem solver, who works diligently and pragmatically.
An organised administrator, able to find efficient ways to manage multiple systems, policies, and legislative frameworks.
A confident decision maker, who is comfortable acting as the most senior expert in their area.
A restless hard worker, who has the drive to succeed and take a business forward.
A team-player, who is able to see beyond their core role to make decisions for the benefit of the whole business and to participate in wider business activities.Required Experience and Qualifications

Food manufacturing experience, ideally in a BRCGS-certified environment
Minimum BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent
IEE Regulations 18th Edition certified (will accept 17th edition if willing to undertake 18th edition)
Supervisory experience or able to demonstrate natural leadership ability.
Ideally knowledge and experience of PLCs and control systems
Ideally Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent
Ideally NEBOSH qualified.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy