Engineering Shift Technician

2 weeks ago

Stockport, United Kingdom Allied Milling and Baking Full time

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.

We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.

We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process. 

Overview of role

Location: Stockport

To provide an engineering resource to support the efficient manufacturing of quality bakery goods, in a safe manner while promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of Continuous Improvement. 

The job includes planned maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs, installation and modification to plant and services to attain World Class performance from the assets. 

The role holder will be involved in dealing with employees at all levels of the business and liaising with different departments as needed while complying and assisting in the creation of high standards and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all engineering work is carried out in an efficient and effective manner, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Health and Safety Legislation and current Company Standards.
• To work across mechanical and electrical trades as qualified and authorised.
• Fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs of process equipment, bakery manufacturing plant, packaging equipment and site services. 
• To utilise the CMMS fully and assist in its development to achieve ‘World Class’ asset performance. 
• Planned maintenance, modifications, installations and upgrades to plant machinery and site services. 
• Liaise with the Planner on the daily workload in area of accountability to ensure priorities are understood and correct resource is allocated in an efficient manner. 
• To liaise with suppliers on plant or machine issues and updating of documentation / drawings as required. 
• Proactive involvement in Project work, including the installation and commissioning of machines and equipment within authorised skill level. 
• Positively influence the change management process, driving engineering culture to world class performance. 
• Support and coach other employees (Manufacturing Technicians) in all aspects of shared maintenance to achieve operational and personal targets. 
• To work with, or lead, multi-functional teams on CI initiatives using agreed techniques to improve production processes and plant design to minimise downtime and improve safety and quality performance. 
• To undertake training and up-skilling programs as directed by business needs and to keep abreast of technological advancements and maintain skill level. 
• Ensure an in depth-handovers provided to oncoming shift, to incl. engineering, manufacturing or stores issues. 
• Provide as required 24 hour, 7 day engineering cover to support the bakery. 
• To be part of the recruitment and selection process for the craft team and apprentices.
• Comply with ABSS (Allied Bakeries Site Standards) Decision Making Authority.
• Maintenance and repair of plant and equipment to high Engineering, Quality, Safety and Hygiene standards. 
• Decisions made within the framework of site policies and procedures. 
• Decisions made within the Electricity at Work act and site Electrical Code of Practice (ECOPS). 
• Managing contractors to ensure relevant standards are met with due regard to safety, hygiene and quality.

The Right Person

Qualifications 
• HNC/HND or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline is desirable. 
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent trade accreditation. 
• Languages: English. Business discussion (Fluent written and spoken) 
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations. (Electrical) 

Experience 
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a skilled engineering craftsperson / technician. 
• Practical experience gained within a manufacturing engineering function. 
• Problem solving and fault diagnosis. 
• Low level management experience desirable. 
• Consistently high standards even under pressure. 

Skills / Knowledge 
• To be conversant Health and Safety requirements directly relating to the Engineering function. 
• Working knowledge of CMMS. 
• Wide range of knowledge of functional engineering disciplines. 
• Ability to solve problems using a logical thought process and implement solutions to prevent reoccurrences. 
• To undertake self-measurement and development as appropriate. 
• Ability to work consistently to high standards and organise and prioritise tasks accordingly to workload. 
• To be able to operate under pressure in a fast moving technical environment. 
• Sound decision making skills. 
• The ability to work as part of a multi-faceted team or independently as the situation demands. 
• Communication with internal and external functions. 
• PC literate. 
• Must be able to demonstrate a flexible skill set fully exploiting cross or multi-skill elements of training without trade demarcation. 
• Coaching Skills / Train the Trainer. 
• Knowledge of Bakery Production and Processes. 
• Maintenance Techniques and Philosophies. 
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.

Our defining value is to ‘Be The Best We Can Be’. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.

'We strive to ensure that all employee's receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders’.

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