Job Description

Our food manufacturing/production sites use automated and semi-automated lines to produce great products as efficiently as possible. Reporting directly to the Site Engineering Manager the role holder works within the context of the engineering maintenance team. They are the site technical expert on all matters relating to equipment control systems and electrical standards, providing advice and guidance as well as hands on technical assistance as required within the team. They will have specific responsibilities for the design, specification and purchasing of electrical equipment ensuring site technology remains up to date and meets current standards. They will be the site champion for energy efficiency developing a strategy to enable the site to meet its CO2 reduction targets.

Skills

• Electrically qualified to HND/HNC level
• Electrical Degree desired but not essential with background experience
• In-depth understanding of Siemens PLC's with practical applications in a manufacturing environment
• Detailed knowledge of general electrical legislation, Regulations, Statutory procedures and practical applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems using a logical thought process and implement solutions to prevent re occurrence.
• Ability to coach a team on PLC interrogation for fault finding
• Experience in SCADA / BMS / Conditioning Monitoring and Line control implementation
• Communication with internal and external functions. 
• PC literate

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement starts with 5 weeks, in addition to bank holidays, which increases with service up to a maximum of 6 weeks after 25 years’ service. (Pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible  for our profit share scheme
• You will be invited to participate in our Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary, subject to the Company meeting certain performance criteria.
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages
• Defined contribution management pension scheme
• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary

Other benefits include

• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants
• Permanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income scheme
• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

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