Engineering Cross Skilled Technician

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinsons and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nations favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more. We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if youre looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, wed love to hear from you. We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process. Overview of role Location: Belfast Annual Salary: £46,934 The role of a Engineering Cross Skilled Technician is a varied and challenging one. Working shifts 3 days week 1 and 4 days week 2, you will be expected to identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives alongside proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs to the plant and site services associated with a major bakery. There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you: pay increase due 1st May 26 days leave including Bank Hols Free Uniform and onsite parking Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice Cycle to work scheme Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos To provide engineering resource in carrying out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, refurbishment, installation, improvements and modification or upgrade to plant and services in order to minimise downtime and maintain the equipment in the best possible condition. To strive towards continuous improvement of all machinery and equipment in order to effectively reduce engineering downtime, thereby maintaining plant availablility, efficiency, productivity and product quality at all times. To carry out all engineering work to high Engineering, Quality, Safety and Hygienic standards. The role holder will be involved in dealing with employees at all levels of the business and liasing with different departments as needed. Key Accountabilities Ensure all engineering work is carried out in an efficient and effective manner, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Health & Safety legislation and current Company Standards. To work across mechanical and electrical trades as qualified and authorised. Fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs of process equipment and plant equipment and site services. Liaise with the Planning Manager on the daily workload to ensure priorities are understood and correct resource is allocated in a efficient manner. Support, train and coach relevant employees in all aspects of shared maintenance. To work with or lead Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve Production processes. Ensure in-depth handovers to include oncoming shift, management and engineering stores personnel. Proactive involvement in project work and change management processes. Decisions made within the Electrical at Work act and site Electrical Code of Practice (ECOPS). Control of Authority to Work, Permit to Work and Isolation and Lock Off while on shift. Managing contractors to ensure relevant standards are met with due regard to safety, hygiene and quality. The Right Person Recognised Engineering apprenticeship. Level 3 Engineering qualification. A dual Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship would be desirable. Minimum of 3 years experience as a skilled engineering craftsperson or technician. Skills: Engineering Technician Health & Safety Technical Support Mechanical Fault Finding Excellent communication skills