Being part of something big

Finnebrogue Artisan is a name synonymous with good food. We started as a producer of superb venison and now have branched out into other meat and plant-based alternatives. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led us to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as the leading artisan food producer. The business has progressed rapidly in recent years. Its restless drive for innovation has been the cornerstone of its success, with turnover growing £50M business to £180M business in the past 5 years.

Job Purpose

The Team Lead will be reporting and working closely with the Engineering Manager to plan and schedule Engineering Shift resources to ensure that the processing equipment is kept in full working order, liaising with the Production Team to ensure job requests are promptly actioned.

The Team Lead will have accountability for the shift’s engineering workload, prioritisation, and direction of the workload to ensure that pro-active maintenance is completed, ensure that all Engineering works meet and exceed site Health & Safety requirements – use of Permit to Work, appropriate PPE, machinery isolation using Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).

The successful applicant will be required to work within the existing Eng. Team shift rota (including nightshift) and have a flexible attitude to hours due to the nature of the works and access to equipment which may be over weekends.

What it takes

The successful candidate will have completed a Time Served Apprenticeship with a relevant Engineering qualification, previous proven experience of managing, leading, and supporting a Team is preferable.

Ability to work under pressure and respond to regularly changing demands , must possess good communication skills with a willingness to deliver optimum results by creating a can-do attitude through motivating & encouraging the Shift Team.

Relevant experience within a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.

Benefits

In return you will enjoy many perks, not only do Finnebrogue offer a competitive salary, but we also offer a subsidised restaurant, retail discount card, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, free staff parking, discount retail section, length of service, and a cash healthcare plan.

What to do next

To be considered please follow the link to apply or please do not hesitate to request a full job description.