Engineering Manager
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Engineering Manager

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What do we have to offer?

An informal, no-nonsense and ambitious culture
An informal, no-nonsense and ambitious culture
Personal development through our Academies and other training courses
Personal development through our Academies and other training courses
Colleagues who like to share their passion and knowledge with you
Colleagues who like to share their passion and knowledge with you
We work For the Future of Farming. Would you like to join us?
We work For the Future of Farming. Would you like to join us?

About ForFarmers

#1 European Total Feed solutions provider
#1 European Total Feed solutions provider
Servicing over 27,000 farmers
Servicing over 27,000 farmers
Based in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and the  United Kingdom
Based in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom
Listed since 2016 on Euronext Amsterdam
Listed since 2016 on Euronext Amsterdam

Overview

Hours
37,5
Employment
Fulltime
Category
Maintenance
Location
Exeter

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Reference: R9195

Summary

The Engineering Manager reports directly to the Operations Manager. Their role is to ensure maximum uptime and efficient use of the production plant, ensuring that compliance with all Mechanical/Electrical and Environmental Statutory requirements. 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop a pre-planned/preventative maintenance regime to reduce unplanned down and increase efficiency. 

  • Improve Engineering activities whilst reducing costs for repairs/maintenance

  • To assist engineers in undertaking routine maintenance tasks.

  • Ensure the boiler is fully maintained. Arranging statutory checks with Insurance company and boiler service providers.

  • Comply with the latest Electricity at Work Regulations.

  • Arrange HV&LV maintenance with service provider.

  • Plan annual service of Power Factor correction equipment.

  • Arrange fixed appliance and portable appliance testing is carried out annually.

  • Responsible for all pressure systems including steam, condensate, air. 

  • Arrange statutory checks on Compressor & Oil separator, Air receivers and desiccant driers.

  • Arrange services for pellet presses, conditioners, palletiser and all other equipment that is externally maintained or under a service contract.

  • Ensure all weighing and test equipment is calibrated as defined in the calibration register.

  • Monitor isolation procedures, ensuring it’s robust and being followed.

  • Monitor the permit to work system procedure, ensuring its robust and being followed 

  • Ensure there’s a comprehensive spares system, producing a used and required spares list.

  • Record accurate maintenance reports for Asset Master

  • Work closely with the Production Manager and shift technicians to maintain good housekeeping. Repairing leaks and ensuring work areas are left clean.

  • Ensure that tools & lifting equipment are used and maintained correctly as required by LOLER

  • Work closely with the Production Manager to help reach CCL targets as set out by the company.

  • Organise daily activities for all shift technicians and maintenance support staff.

  • CDM qualified and take control of all contractors on site, making sure all safety/CDM procedures are followed.

  • Assist and deputise for the Production Manager as required.

  • Perform other duties as required and be expected to have a hands on attitude, working on daily projects and repairs.

  • Compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 and Environmental  Management and BS EN ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems

  • Ensure all KPIs , ( OEE, Quality  & Safety ) are maintained and exceeded

  • Work closely with the  Production Manager to achieve UFAS compliance

Role Requirements 

  • Mechanically qualified

  • Electrically qualified

  • CDM qualified

  • IOSH qualified  

  • Team Player

  • Good attitude

  • Self-Motivated

  • Good communicator

  • Proactively/forward thinker

  • Ability to communicate at different levels

  • Good H&S awareness

  • Good COSSH awareness

  • Good PLC awareness

Applications

We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website.

Please make us aware if your need any reasonable adjustments to participate in this process.

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as closing dates may vary.