Engineering Manager
Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) is our fast-paced sausage facility located in Hull. Producing great food is for us more than just taste, it's about knowing and respecting where that food come from. Therefore, at Cranswick we continually invest in our sustainable and ethical supply chain.
Our guiding principles set out the values that unite and inspire our people to deliver our purpose – to feed the nation with authentically made, sustainably produced food. This is delivered by our hard-working, talented teams who continually drive the business forward.
We have a vacancy for an Engineering Manager, the role has responsibility for the maintenance of all plant & machinery, utensils, fixtures and fittings on the site to a standard which conforms with all health & safety legislation, the requirements of EFSIS and the Company’s Insurers. The management of the department and the staff under his/her control in a manner which minimises the risk of accident or loss. To provide detailed engineering advice and direction on all aspects of plant procurement, design installation and implementation
Some of the Main Duties are:
- To establish, maintain and carry out a planned preventative maintenance schedule for all plant and machinery on site in full compliance with the requirements of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and with minimal disruption to production
- To co-ordinate such maintenance to meet the needs of production
- To ensure that a maintenance manual and drawings are held for each item of plant and equipment on site
- To identify critical spare parts/consumables and to maintain a stock thereof at a level which is consistent with the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or experience
- To investigate the cause of persistent recurring faults and to take whatever remedial action is required to resolve.
- To order routine parts and consumables through the Company’s standard ordering procedure. All purchase orders to be countersigned by the Operations Director.
- The management of departmental holiday rota’s and holiday entitlement
- The organization of labour for additional shifts to cover holiday, sickness or other absence. Communication of same to Operations Director, Factory Manager and Payroll.
- To conduct and document post absence interviews
- To maintain attendance Register for the Department
- To ensure the correct standard of personal hygiene and attire of the staff under his/her control
- To monitor timekeeping, attendance, productivity and standard of work of the staff under his/her control and to take remedial action to rectify sub standard performance
Knowledge, Skill and Experience Required:
- Level 3 in H&S. Either IOSH Managing Safely or Cranswick equivalent
- Food safety Level 3 (level 4 Food)
- Proven experience in Managing Engineering teams
- Excellent computer skills
- All relevant risk assessments and safe working procedures are reviewed and to current methods.
- Hazards and near miss reporting training.
- Accident investigation training
- Have a solid understanding of operation/function and repair of all machinery on site and plant, and associated equipment.
What we offer:
- Training and career development
- Friendly work environment
- Pension package
- Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
- Opportunity to purchase an extra holiday
- Company share scheme
- Death in service insurance
- Additional holiday with service
We are always looking for individuals who share our company values, so if you feel like you would be a good fit, please get in touch with us.
If you are interested in this position and for a full job description, please submit your CV and covering letter to:
(Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying)
Closing date: 7th July 2025
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.