A leading food manufacturer in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer / Engineering Manager to join their production facility in Crewe. This is a key management role, responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 16 engineers.

The successful candidate will use their expertise to drive production efficiency, control costs, maintain quality standards, and foster team development. You will be working closely with the various Operations Managers in the SLT, but there is the potential to be hands on with the team if any major critical breakdowns were to occur.

Role:

• Mon to Fri days
• Opportunity to work in a modern food processing site
• Salary of c£80k - £85k dependent on experience
• Car allowance of £5,700
• Company bonus scheme up to 15% depending on targets etc
• Onsite free and secure parking

Key responsibilities of Chief Engineer:

• Manage and assist team to work towards maximum plant and equipment efficiency
• Ensure H&S policies are followed, and H&S is always high priority to the team
• Ensure planned engineering tasks are delivered on time and in full
• Manage the Asset Care programme to ensure it meets business needs
• Be aware of, and provide information on new technologies that could be introduced
• Work closely with other departments to achieve daily production targets
• Drive and contribute to cost reduction initiatives to drive efficiency and process improvements

Experience and skills required:

• Apprenticeship trained
• Qualified maintenance engineer with C&G’s, NVQ Level 3 or ideally ONC / HNC level
• Multi skilled experience required
• Training and development of individuals and teams and construct succession plans where required
• Proactive attitude to solving issues and supporting production
• Food manufacturing experience would be very desirable

To apply

If you are an experienced Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager looking to progress into a new challenge at a great company please apply by sending your CV, or if you need further information please contact Stuart Cooper on:

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