At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Site Engineering Manager at Valeo Foods Blackpool
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic engineering team? We're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Engineering Manager to join our team at Valeo Foods Blackpool
Your Role: Reporting to the Factory Manager, you'll be responsible for leading our engineering team through strong and effective leadership. Your duties will include:
- Management of the engineering activities
- P.P.M. Plans and completion rates
- Minimising engineering downtime
- Maintaining GMP and safety standards within the Engineering Department
- Implementing and ensuring compliance of engineering processes within the team
- Ensuring the highest engineering audit standards at all times
- Ensuring Engineering skills and knowledge are maintained at the highest level
Health & Safety
- To set the highest standards with Health and Safety and that of others around you, reporting of unsafe plant and equipment and activities
- To adopt and follow safe working practices and procedures at al times, whilst ensuring teams follow safe working practices
- Proactively lead on all matters relating to Health and Safety within the Department
- To support, plan for and comply with the requirements of the HSQE Policy Statement at all times
- To ensure all Health and Safety documentation is completed, eg for Contractors
- To ensure that all engineering regulatory requirements are maintained and reported on
- Ensure that adequate provision is made in providing all employees with information, instruction and training in Health and Safety
- Ensure all HSQE matters requiring attention have been properly addressed and issues
What We're Looking For:
- An electrically biased Engineering leader, ideally to degree level & must have site services experience.
- IOSH qualified
- Effective leadership skills
- Understanding of engineering compliance requirements
- Recognized qualification in engineering and management
- Experience in building high-performing teams
- Sound commercial skills with stakeholder interaction
- Full understanding of CMMS and PPM systems
- NEBOSH qualified ideally
Join Our Team: If you're ready to challenge the norm, inspire others, and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become part of the Valeo Foods UK family and take your career to the next level.
Additional InformationWhat we offer you in return
- Matched pension scheme
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Canteen
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more!
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845.
At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun.
We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland’s largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now.
We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories.
We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.
