Job Description

Job Title:

Electrical Maintenance Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Location:

Howden Site, Howden Road, Holme-upon-Spalding Moor, YO43 4BU

Travel:

Occasional travel required to Northern Ireland

Overall Purpose of the Role

This position is a hands-on engineering management role within a fast-paced food production environment. You will oversee day-to-day maintenance activities, lead a multi-skilled engineering team and ensure that all site machinery, plant and services operate safely, efficiently and in line with legislative requirements. Around 60-70% of the role will involve practical, on-the-floor engineering work.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and support the engineering team to deliver site engineering KPIs and contribute to wider business performance. Support the recruitment, development and retention of skilled engineering personnel. Prioritise engineering workloads, allocating tasks effectively to maximise productivity and minimise downtime. Ensure all plant and equipment are maintained to statutory requirements and industry standards. Identify faults promptly and carry out effective repairs to maintain safe and reliable production operations. Develop an efficient engineering stores and spare parts system. Promote best practice, emerging technologies and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure all activities comply with food safety legislation, internal policies and audit requirements. Uphold high standards of GMP and housekeeping across the site. Reduce waste and support continuous improvement across engineering and production. Ensure all completed work meets hygiene, safety and legislative standards. Complete daily documentation, reports and maintenance records accurately and on time. Collaborate with senior management on engineering and operational requirements. Drive personal development through training and on-site experience. Lead the implementation of preventative maintenance schedules and engineering risk assessments. Contribute to the Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP and VACCP teams as required. Ensure all machinery operates at optimal speeds with minimal disruption to production. Take responsibility for site engineering health and safety. Provide on-call support and work flexibly to meet operational demands.

Reporting Structure

Reports to:

General Manager Operations Director Managing Director
Manages:

Multi-skilled engineering team

Hours of Work

40-45 hours per week, Monday to Friday Occasional weekend work required during peak periods 24/7 operational environment, flexibility required Start times to be confirmed

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays (bank holidays worked and taken in lieu) Contributory workplace pension (subject to eligibility)

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Strong practical knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems 16th/17th Edition (or equivalent) Excellent communication, leadership and team-motivation skills Strong planning, organisation and project management capability Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines Proven ability to manage engineering workloads in a fast-paced production environment

Desired Qualifications & Experience

Food hygiene training Previous experience as an Engineering/Maintenance Manager within food manufacturing IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person