Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

* Highly competitive basic salary

* Holiday allowance

* Company pension scheme.

* Great opportunity to develop alongside a rapidly growing business.

* 8-hour shift Monday to Friday with occasional overtime required as production demands

MTrec's New Opportunity;

MTrec Technical are proudly partnering with our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Leeds, with their plans for growth and expansion by recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. Our client is well established within their sector, experiencing growth fuelled by high demand for their products. There is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced industry professionals. If this role is of interest to you, please apply now.

The Job You'll Do;

* Equipment Maintenance & Repairs: Ensure that all manufacturing equipment is functioning at peak performance. Perform regular planned preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting as needed.

* Project Management: Lead or participate in projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes, introducing new equipment, or scaling production capacity, while ensuring safety standards are maintained.

* Training & Support: Train production staff on new equipment, processes, and safety protocols.

* BRC Standards Implementation: Lead and support efforts to ensure the manufacturing process adheres to BRC Global Food Safety Standards

* Health and Safety Management: Ensure the adherence to all workplace health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

* Risk Assessments: Conduct regular health and safety risk assessments on all production processes and equipment. Identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures to minimize risk.

* Safety Audits and Inspections: Perform routine safety audits and inspections on the manufacturing floor to ensure compliance with safety protocols. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and recommend preventive actions.

About You;

* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment in food production.

* Knowledge of quality control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.

* Knowledge of BRC standards and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).

* Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to implement and enforce safety protocols.

* Experience in conducting risk assessments and safety audits.

* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

* Education: HNC/HND in an Engineering Discipline or NVQ Level 3

* Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in food production or a related industry