Provide Engineering support on shift to ensure 100% production machinery availability through preventative and reactive maintenance, carry out building and outdoor maintenance as required. 

Provide support and expertise within site projects and enabling works, to deliver first time, on time, within budget.

Maintain excellent levels of service to the production operation.

To carry out planned maintenance to world class standards in line with the maintenance plan.

Ensure all engineering procedures are adhered to, and all work carried out to relevant legislation and guidelines.

Ensure all work is carried out in a controlled manner in line with the company’s technical procedures.

Maintain a safe clean working environment for all members of staff on site.

Manage contractors if required.

Cover engineering absence to ensure correct engineering cover is achieved.

Key areas of work:

PRODUCTION SUPPORT

• Maintain production equipment in acceptable working order.
• Minimize time reaction to machinery breakdown.
• Reduce machinery down time.
• Improve machinery efficiency.
• Train operators on new machinery if required.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude toward maintenance.
• Proactively promote correct use of equipment.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Maintain a safe working environment for all people on site in compliance with company’s and legislative requirements.
• Follow all engineering health and safety procedures.
• Be involved in the health and safety team and carry out health and safety functions as required.

PEOPLE

• Effective communication through formal and informal dealings with operational staff.
• To participate in meetings/trials where engineering input is required.

QUALITY/TECHNICAL STANDARDS

• Maintain machinery in working order in which complies with quality and technical requirements.
• Follow technical procedures related to general maintenance on site.
• Work closely with hygiene team to ensure proper cleaning procedures are followed.
• Proactively improving engineering functions to reduce food safety risk.

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Assist and support the NFD team with trials and equipment solutions where necessary.

Experience

Previous experience of working in a FMCG environment

Experience of working in a customer focussed environment.

Qualifications

Mechanical and electrical certificate (NVQ3 or equivalent)

Time-served apprenticeship

Food production engineering experience (desirable)

Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham set up shop in 1996 with the sole aim of creating really delicious dishes. Twenty-five years later Bigham’s is now the number one brand in the chilled pre-prepared meal category. With over 50 dishes available in major supermarkets.