Lead Engineer

£53,000 – £58,500 (dependent upon skills and experience)Newly Weds Foods Ltd is looking to recruit a Lead Engineer to join the Engineering team at our site in Banbury.This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their engineering and supervisory skills to resolve complex technical tasks whilst assisting with continuous improvement around the site. This role would suit someone ambitious and ready to take the next step in their career.About Newly Weds FoodsNewly Weds Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems.Today, Newly Weds Foods is BRCGS certified leading specialist manufacturer of coatings and seasonings for the food industry supplying major manufacturers throughout the world and a world leader within food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries.Despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family-owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations.Newly Weds Foods BanburyThe Banbury site has been part of the Newly Weds Foods family since 2010. During that time our employee team has grown, and we now employ over 250 people. We have a Bakery, Blend factory and a dedicated Gluten Free factory. We operate over a range of shifts in our production facilities, have on site services including a QA team, Engineers, Supply Chain, Logistics, Payroll and HR and we also have a dedicated on-site R&D team.The PositionThis role is to support the site Engineering Manager. You will lead technical tasks around site which will involve electrical and mechanical engineering.The role will also include responsibility for the asset management system, carrying out of risk assessments, liaising with external contractors and ensuring that all permit-to-work documents are completed to the required standard. They will analyse breakdown information, control and improve the Engineering Stores function, lead and support on Projects, whilst adhering to the required Quality, Food Safety, Health and Safety and Company Policies.What skills will you need?High volume manufacturing experience to include continuous processes and batch processesSignificant experience of working with a maintenance backgroundExperience in electrical and mechanical fault findingPlanned maintenance systems and procedures development experienceAnalytical and detailed approach to problem solvingApprentice trained Electrical Engineer with Mechanical & Electronic / PLC skillsExperience and knowledge of delivering CI activities.Proficient in use of MS Office ToolsExperience of Supervising Technical Personnel and managing budgets.Numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process dataAbility to understand advanced instruction on complex equipmentAble to meet deadlines, deliver KPIs and successfully manage multiple projectsExperience within DSEAR/COMPEX/ATEX would be desirable, but not essential as training will be givenExperience in Plant Bakery and Food Blending Equipment (desirable)HNC or higher equivalent qualification (desirable)Commitment to NWF Banbury Values:“Collaboration” Be One Team“Flexibility” Be Adaptable and Proactive“Inspiration” Be A Role Model“Integrity” Do The Right Thing (First Time, Every Time)“Efficiency” Eliminate All Kinds of Waste (Time & Materials)“Responsibility” Take Ownership and AccountabilityTerms and conditions include:Salary – Lead Engineer – £53,000-£58,500 (dependant on skills and experience)Location – Newly Weds Foods, BanburyWorking hours / pattern – Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm with some flexibility to meet the needs of the businessPension – 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributionsAnnual Salary Reviews – an annual pay review is conducted every JanuaryHoliday – 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days after 5 years of service; plus a holiday buy and sell scheme of up to 5 daysFamily friendly – Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay, as well as an annual family fun dayFreebies – free on-site parking, tea and coffee, EAPHealth care cash plan – including cash back for opticians, dentist, complimentary therapiesPremium Employee Assistance Programme – including up to 8 counselling sessions, as well as unlimited 24\7 telephone advice for a range of issuesCycle to work scheme – once you have passed your probation periodEmployee events – annual family fun day, Christmas party, as well as an Easter egg at Easter, and long service awards for those hitting 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years’ serviceDeath in service benefit – 2 x annual salaryIncentivized “Refer A Friend” Scheme – £400 for each person you successfully recommend, terms and conditions applyHow to ApplyPlease apply by emailing us a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet our person specification, as outlined in the job description, along with a copy of your most up to date CV. All applications should be with us by 9.00am on Friday 24 th
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