Lead Facilities Engineer

Role Responsibility

Key accountabilities include: 

1. Maintaining building and facility standards including but not limited to lagging, energy systems etc
2. Being responsible for all compliance activities on regulated systems such as Legionella, PSSR, LOLER, Effluent Discharge, water quality, AHU and fire detection/suppression
3. Maintaining and supporting approved contractor register and the PTW system
4. Managing contractors and sign off critical maintenance and compliance activities
5. Ensuring all managed engineering systems are adhered to, and all work is carried out to relevant legislation and guidelines.
6. Monitoring and updating of key systems which include the BMS, Cooling Towers, Effluent Plant etc.
7. Delivering the shutdown maintenance activities and support out of hours requirements
8. Compile and train out SOP’s and Work Instructions for facilities and site services equipment

Key areas of work: 

Site Service Levels 

• Assist in and lead the delivery of asset care across the Utilities and Facilities Function
• Carry out root cause analysis to determine and correct underlying performance issues including the expansion of the CBM program
• Manage engineering systems for regulatory or local compliance
• Support the development of the wider Engineering Team and engage with Operational teams to improve site knowledge specifically around the Effluent Plant
• Be the lead contact for crisis response with appropriate communication and escalation
• Actively seek, support, and deliver improvement projects. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY 

• Maintain a safe working environment for all people on site in compliance with company and legislative requirements.
• Follow all engineering health and safety procedures.
• Be involved in the health and safety team and carry out health and safety functions as required.

PEOPLE  

• Effective communication through formal and informal engagement with operational staff.
• To participate in meetings/trials where engineering input is required.

QUALITY/TECHNICAL STANDARDS 

• Maintain Utilities, Buildings, and facilities in a working order in compliance with quality and technical requirements.
• Follow technical procedures related to general maintenance on site.
• Work closely with hygiene and operational teams to reduce Utility consumption and waste streams.
• Engage with cross functional Teams to reduce food safety risks and maintain exceptional quality standards 

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 

• Assist and support the NFD team with trials and equipment solutions where necessary

The Ideal Candidate

Experience

At least 5 - 7 years’ experience working within an Engineering position 

Experience of working in a food or other manufacturing environment, preferably in a shift engineering role

Demonstratable experience working within Site Services or Utilities and Facilities

Demonstratable experience of working in a customer focussed environment

Experience working to high standards with a will to develop a working knowledge of the Kitchen and be flexible across all areas.

Qualifications

Mechanical and electrical certificate (NVQ3 or equivalent)

Pref: 18th Edition, BOAS, Legionella 

Skills

Be a good team player and have good communication skills

Have a high level of IT knowledge and skill

Be able to work both autonomously and part of a team

Attributes

Can work in a fast paced and changeable environment that require flexibility.

Able to work calmly under pressure.

Have a high level of attention to detail and take pride in their work

Can problem solve effectively and efficiently