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Engineering Manager (South)

Employer
Brakes Group
Location
Reading
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
26 Apr 2017

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Other Job Function
Come and join the number one food service company in the country….
With a turnover of over £2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs.

The Role
To work closely with the Group Engineering Manager supporting the sites in the South of the Country. Areas of responsibility are Energy Management and reduction. Site standards including fixed electrical testing and thermography. Working closely with the sites on MHE utilisation and damage/cost reduction. Project management on any capital improvement projects.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
  • Work with the group engineering manager to ensure that all sites are built to the appropriate specifications to support the network strategy
  • Supporting the sites in the South of the country (inc subsidiaries) including management of site contracts/maintenance – review all contracts and ensure that work is carried out to company standards.
  • Specified project management
  • Responsibility for input into site recovery plans relevant to physical site
  • Work with DCM and site team to ensure all environmental initiatives are completed
  • Work with DCM and other site managers to ensure all facilities are a safe place to work
  • Key link into business continuity planning process for the site
  • Work with the site management team on MHE procurement, ensuring that the appropriate levels of equipment is on site and that it is in adherence to H&S standards
  • Responsibility for the overall plant and refrigeration.
The Person
  •  Conceptual & Analytical thinker
  •  Communicator
  •  Influencer
  •  Negotiator
  •  Able to solve problems and instigate long term solutions
  •  Able to liaise with senior management on site and at group level.
  •  Customer (depot) focused with a real willingness to deliver quality support to the depots.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
  •  5 years facilities management experience in a similar sized centre
  •  Previous experience of operating/ownership of a multi-temperature site
  •  Strong communication skills
  •  PC and systems literate.
  •  L8 Control of legionella
  •  An understanding of the 17th edition wiring regs 2008 including HV & LV electrical systems
  •  Experience of industrial refrigeration
  •  H&S qualification either IOSSH or NEBOSH
  •  Basic understanding of plumbing including pumps, sprinklers & pipework
  •  Some Cad experience would be preferable

The Business
Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains.

Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves.

Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.

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