Head Of Engineering, Food Manufacturing
1 week ago
The Head of Engineering is responsible for leading all engineering, maintenance, and capital project activities at the food manufacturing facility. This role ensures the site’s equipment, utilities, and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably to meet production targets, food safety standards, and sustainability goals. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop the site engineering and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Define and implement the site engineering strategy aligned with corporate objectives. Manage departmental budgets, performance metrics, and resource planning. Maintenance & Reliability Ensure high equipment uptime through effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Oversee maintenance scheduling to minimise production downtime. Champion root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives. Capital Projects & Infrastructure Lead site capital investment projects from concept through delivery, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and safety standards. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on process improvement, automation, and capacity expansion projects. Compliance & Safety Ensure full compliance with food safety, environmental, and health & safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP, BRC, ISO, OSHA). Maintain accurate engineering documentation, permits, and PPM maintenance records. Sustainability & Energy Management Drive initiatives to reduce energy, water, and waste across the site. Support corporate sustainability goals through innovation in utilities and process efficiency. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the site’s engineering representative with auditors, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Partner closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and CI teams to support site performance and growth. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or related discipline). Minimum 8‑10 years of experience in engineering leadership within the food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing sector. Proven experience managing large maintenance teams and capital projects. Strong understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC) and maintenance systems (CMMS). Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive a continuous improvement culture. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Head Of Engineering, Food Manufacturing
2 weeks ago
Stowmarket, United Kingdom Accuri Full timeThe Head of Engineering is responsible for leading all engineering, maintenance, and capital project activities at the food manufacturing facility. This role ensures the site’s equipment, utilities, and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably to meet production targets, food safety standards, and sustainability goals. Key...
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Head Of Engineering, Food Manufacturing
3 weeks ago
Stowmarket, United Kingdom Accuri Full timeThe Head of Engineering is responsible for leading all engineering, maintenance, and capital project activities at the food manufacturing facility. This role ensures the site’s equipment, utilities, and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably to meet production targets, food safety standards, and sustainability goals. Key Responsibilities...
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
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Stowmarket, United Kingdom Pioneer Selection Ltd Full timeA leading manufacturing business in Stowmarket is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in industrial manufacturing. You will handle all manufacturing and packaging machinery in a state-of-the-art factory. The ideal candidate must be multi-skilled, hold a relevant engineering qualification, and be willing to work a panama Days and Nights...
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Maintenance Engineer
1 day ago
Stowmarket, United Kingdom Rapid Personnel Full timeNightshift Maintenance Engineer – Stowmarket Salary up to £46k + £4K Shift Allowance Rapid personnel are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to work for a leading Food Manufacturing company based in Stowmarket. Salary up to £46,000 + £4K shift Allowance + Benefits The company is an industry leader within food manufacturing supplying to...
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Maintenance Engineer
3 weeks ago
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Food Production Operative
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Electrical Design Engineer
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Electrical Design Engineer
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Skilled Food Production Operative
1 day ago
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Skilled Food Production Operative
5 days ago
Stowmarket, United Kingdom ichiban UK Limited Full timeichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing own label and branded sushi for the UK market. We are looking for Skilled Production Operatives at our site in Earl Stonham, near Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. **Shifts **are 4 on 3 off, 3 on 4 off pattern 06:00-18:00 or 18:00 - 06:00 working the following shift pattern's Days 1:...
