Job Type: Temporary Ongoing
Pay: From £14.15 per hour
Expected hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
Job Purpose
* Provide structure, processes, and administrative support to the Engineering & Maintenance department.
* Support work planning and coordination activities.
* Source materials and manage supplier relationships.
* Maintain the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system and inventory control processes.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Systems & Process Management
* Set up, maintain, and improve systems that support Engineering & Maintenance teams.
* Coordinate and manage the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system.
* Analyse data from the PPM system and other logs to identify trends and improvements.
* Maintain trackers for departmental spend against budget.
* Manage contract documentation, including tracking renewal dates.
* Monitor site maintenance and facilities work orders to ensure completion within agreed timescales.
Inventory & Supplier Management
* Manage spares inventory and stock control.
* Liaise with suppliers and contractors.
* Raise purchase orders (POs) to support departmental activities.
Planning & Coordination
* Coordinate holiday schedules for the team.
* Support the Engineering Maintenance Manager (EMM) with project management tasks.
* Assist in contractor management for department-related work.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders across the business.
Data & Administration
* Input, manage, and maintain data across relevant systems.
* Support data analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
* Improve communication between Engineers, Shift Managers, and the wider business.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
* Develop and update procedures, SOPs, and documentation where required.
* Ensure adherence to Food Safety, HSE, Quality, and COSHH requirements.
* Promote and follow food safety and quality culture standards.
General Responsibilities
* Undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree-level education or relevant experience in food manufacturing (preferred).
* Food Safety Level 2 certification (preferred).
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience liaising with contractors and trades.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
Basic SAP knowledge.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving ability.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
Operational or technical understanding.
Strong IT proficiency.
Desirable
Proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment.
Customer-focused (internal and external stakeholders).
Clear and confident communicator.
Open-minded and receptive to new ideas.
Team player with a collaborative approach.
Determined and results-driven
Salary description
£14.15 - £14.15 per hour