Engineering Team Leader

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer? Do you have experience of leading or influencing a team? Are you looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting for an Engineering Team Leader to join our team based in Hereford. We have gone through some very exciting changes recently at our Hereford site, specifically within our Engineering function. We have seen impressive investment into new technology and automation within our factory and every day we’re innovating m ore than ever to stay ahead of the competition by being more efficient and more productive. From June 1st 2020 the Engineering Team will be moving to a 5 shift continental pattern. This new shift will provide regular opportunities for conducting Engineering Projects, Continuous Improvement activities and Training & Development. Join us as an Engineering Team Leader and you can be a part of the aspiring team that brings Avara Foods to life. Purpose of the role Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you will be part of the local leadership team and take responsibility for the engineers on site. Engineering is critical to our current and future success, so you’ll make sure that our equipment is reliable, limit downtime and maintain high standards to protect the health and safety of our people, and the quality and safety of our food. As a Team Leader you’ll also be expected to lead, support and develop your team. We put great emphasis on people and invest in their future, so we need leaders who are equally passionate about developing others. Your key responsibilities will include: Ensuring employee and product safety at all times, by ensuring full training is given and maintaining adherence to Avara Foods safety and hygiene standards. Carrying our risk assessments Controlling the maintenance budget and of all capital jobs. Maintaining good communications with senior production staff, ensuring that all breakdowns or potential safety hazards are attended to immediately, Supervising engineering and maintenance activities, including projects, contractors and complex work activities Ensuring modifications to the plant are carried out safely, compliantly and professionally. Ensuring current legislations, regulations and best practices methods are adhered to at all times. What we are looking for: Engineering craft or technical background, Qualified to HNC level or equivalent. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but full training will be provided. GCSE’s (or similar) and Computer literate in the Microsoft Office suite and other bespoke systems Ideally NVQ level 4 in Supervisory Management or experience in a Team Leader role. A little about us: We are a leading supplier of chicken, turkey and duck products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people. The growth of our business is based on providing a high quality, affordable product and delivering great service levels to our customers. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards. What’s in it for you? We are committed to making sure our employees reap rewards of commitment and great performance. You will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded We offer comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: Generous pension scheme Group Life Assurance If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89834879