Engineering Manager

Job Description

RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a business that provides innovative high-quality livestock solutions, focused on improving animal performance and its customers profitability. Privately owned, the business trades throughout the UK and has developedan increasingly strong export market through its international division. With a manufacturing capacity of 270,000 tonnes from sites based in Scotland, the business produces high-quality livestock feeds for beef, sheep, dairy, pig, and poultry.We are looking to expand our Birkhill maintenance team and appoint an experienced Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall site maintenance function, leading the Birkhill maintenance team in providing a hands-on,reactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities.To include being responsible for planning, scheduling, coordination of engineering projects, and overseeing the timely completion of work carried out.About YouThe successful candidate should be educated in mechanical or electrical engineering to a higher or degree level or equivalent and have exceptional foresight, great communication, excellent planning & organisational skills.Candidates should have proven managerial experience and knowledge of manufacturing engineering and engineering technology and must be competent to provide engineering maintenance leadership and support the Birkhill team to ensure an efficient and effectiveservice is provided on-site.Key Accountabilities

• Lead team development and performance management
• Development of an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance programme
• Increase the site operational effectiveness, improve on project delivery, reduce downtime and manage improvement plans whilst driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure that Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Compliance with legislation and regulations pertaining to repair and maintenance e.g. building structure, steam, electric, sewage, water
• Lead and develop Engineering Projects for the site and the wider Harbro Group
• Support, encourage, and develop the team, taking ownership for team cohesion, and proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
• Requirement for hands-on analysis and problem-solving

Essential Skills and Experience

• Higher education in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology
• Proven track record of Maintenance Management, having held this position of Maintenance Manager previously within a manufacturing environment
• Competent to provide engineering maintenance leadership and support the site maintenance team
• Good knowledge of statutory compliance obligations and Approved Codes of Practice for and not limited to AtEx & DSEAR, PSSR, PUWER and LOLER
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations
• Ability to effectively manage the tasks of the Maintenance team and ensure an efficient and effective service is provided to the site
• Being self-motivated and focused, have excellent communications and problem-solving skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Competent in the use of email, computerised systems, and administrative requirements of a busy department

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in the engineering field
• Experience within a manufacturing environment within bulk manufacturing i.e. elevators, conveyors, electrical motors
• Steam Systems and boiler experience (BOMSA)
• Project management qualifications
• History of improving team performance

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Continuous support and development

The successful candidate will stand out from the crowd, will be professional, versatile, personable, and very focused on development and performance management.Youll be joining a company of experienced, innovative, and dedicated people where you will have the opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career. To become a thriving employee with us, you should aspire to be innovative, results, and delivery-oriented.If the above sounds like you - apply now by attaching your CV and covering letter.