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Manufacturing Engineer

Job Posted: 21 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LS7, Potternewton, City and Borough of Leeds

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Summary

Manufacturing Engineer - £50k + Company Pension + Work/Life Balance + Career Progression + Training Growing Market Leading Business!

I am seeking a highly motivated and skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for all production machinery and health & safety on site. This role requires a strong understanding of food production machinery, engineering principles, and problem-solving skills.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise advanced engineering skills within a fast-paced industrial environment, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and product development.

The ideal candidate will also have experience with BRC (British Retail Consortium) standards and a strong focus on health and safety to ensure compliance with the highest safety standards in the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities - Manufacturing Engineer

  * Equipment Maintenance & Repairs: Ensure that all manufacturing equipment is functioning at peak performance. Perform regular planned preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting as needed.

  * Project Management: Lead or participate in projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes, introducing new equipment, or scaling production capacity, while ensuring safety standards are maintained. Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency, reducing waste, and improving safety standards.

  * Training & Support: Train production staff on new equipment, processes, and safety protocols. Assist in training team members on new equipment or procedures related to manufacturing processes.

  * BRC Standards Implementation: Lead and support efforts to ensure the manufacturing process adheres to BRC Global Food Safety Standards

  * Health and Safety Management: Ensure the adherence to all workplace health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

  * Risk Assessments: Conduct regular health and safety risk assessments on all production processes and equipment. Identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures to minimize risk.

  * Safety Audits and Inspections: Perform routine safety audits and inspections on the manufacturingfloor to ensure compliance with safety protocols. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and recommend preventive actions.

Qualifications - Manufacturing Engineer

  * HNC/HND in an Engineering Discipline or NVQ Level 3

  * 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in food production/FMCG or a related industry.

  * Mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in assembly, fabrication, or tooling development is advantageous.

  * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for dedicated professionals eager to advance their careers within manufacturing engineering.

Skills - Manufacturing Engineer

  * Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment in food production.

  * Knowledge of quality control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.

  * Knowledge of BRC standards and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).

  * Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to implement and enforce safety protocols.

  * Experience in conducting risk assessments and safety audits.

  * Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Schedule - Manufacturing Engineer

  * 8 hour shift

  * Monday to Friday (flexible start & finish times)

  * Occasional out of hours overtime required as production demands

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  * Casual dress

  * Company pension

  * Cycle to work scheme

  * Discounted or free food

  * Employee discount

  * Flexitime

  * Free parking

  * On-site parking

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