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Job Details:
Lead Engineer
Ref No: WS/LE/08/24
Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing best practice engineering and maintenance solutions within White’s, covering efficient operation and control of plant, machinery and equipment, through maximising machine output and minimising production down time.
The Role:
- Support the development of the systems and procedures within the department to create a ‘Lean’ working environment;
- Assist in carrying out routine health and safety audits, improvement walks, accident & incident investigation & training to keep the site legally compliant with health and safety law;
- Planning, costing and execution of process changes & new machinery/ production line projects;
- Diagnosing, fault finding and repair of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering systems;
- Planned Maintenance for both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering systems;
- Lead and support capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects;
- Development and improvements of maintenance methods for production equipment to optimise machine performance and output.
The Person:
- An Engineering qualification or time served apprenticeship;
- A minimum four years’ experience in a similar role;
- Experience of both mechanical and electrical engineering;
- Experience of interpreting engineering drawings;
- Experience of capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects;
- An understanding of a range of production lines and packing equipment.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- Experience in improvement initiatives within Engineering systems, equipment and manufacturing;
- Previous Line Management experience.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Friday 13 September 2024.
About Us
White’s has been milling oats in Tandragee, Co Armagh for 177 years. Part of the Fane Valley Group of companies, we supply a wide range of oat and porridge products to retail and food service customers throughout Ireland, the UK and in key export markets. At White’s we believe in quality in every part of our business, from the oats our dedicated growers produce to the standards we set ourselves, and the people who join our team.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
White's Oats is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better
