Contracts Engineer - Food Engineering

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The Contracts Engineer ensures teams operate safely, efficiently, and in line with both business and customer requirements. The position involves working on low-volume, bespoke engineered products tailored to specific customer needs, requiring a high level of technical understanding and adaptability. Job Overview * Take direction from Project Engineers/Managers while overseeing daily organisation of self and project teams on-site and in the workshop * Monitor and achieve project targets and timescales in line with engineering and customer requirements * Support delivery of technically complex projects within budget, schedule, and quality expectations * Coordinate installation activities across multiple sites and disciplines * Schedule team workloads to maximise efficiency, output, and cost control * Ensure timely communication of manufacturing requirements to Project Engineers * Ensure materials and equipment are available, functional, and compliant with requirements * Assist in preparing and enforcing risk assessments and method statements * Monitor and manage health and safety on-site and in the workshop * Identify and report non-conformances and improvement opportunities * Interpret and apply customer engineering and hygiene standards * Communicate project scope or design changes back to Project Engineers * Manage workload priorities in line with business objectives * Provide professional and informative customer interaction and technical support * Monitor team performance, welfare, and development, recommending training where needed * Identify potential sales opportunities during site visits and report accordingly Requirements * Strong technical knowledge of process engineering and special-purpose machinery * Ability to lead installations and make decisions independently when required * Excellent organisational and team coordination skills * Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles and hygienic practices (food industry desirable) * Proven ability to resolve technical issues effectively * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Experience managing technical projects with tight deadlines and milestones * Strong people management and prioritisation skills across multiple projects * High commitment to quality and customer service * Commercial awareness with experience delivering projects on time and within budget * Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members * Strong problem-solving skills and effective delegation capability * Ability to contribute to development of hygienic manufacturing procedures Qualifications * Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant engineering or production discipline * Apprentice-trained in a mechanical engineering field * Full and valid UK driving licence Salary & Benefits Hours of Work * Full-time role involving both site-based and workshop activities Salary & Benefits * £23p/h+ standard overtime. Expected to work 50+hours due to on site work, etc. 5% pension Health insurance Expenses paid for including £30 per night when staying away Use of a van 39 hour week+overtime. * Opportunity to work on bespoke, technically challenging projects * Career development and progression opportunities * Collaborative and safety-focused working environment Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. In Short Industry Accounting & Finance, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacture, Logistics & Transport, Sales Founded 2012 Location Chichester Company size 50 - 199 About The Company Service
- We deliver an honest and professional process with a focus towards
customer service. Communication
- We find it fundamental to understand your requirement which enables us to
plan and invest our time and resources effectively for your needs. Adaptability - We work across permanent, interim or
fixed term contracts. Our Story Established in 2012 on core values of
providing the best possible service and establishing our reputation as a
trusted recruitment provider. We have a dedicated team of 50+ staff who
place over 1000 employees into new positions each year in a number of key
technical sectors. A single-sited office base allows all of our staff to
work collaboratively and work with clients across the UK. Our Unique Culture We
are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. This is testament to
our successfully embedded company values and career progression structure open
to employees. We also have a stable and committed management team with employee
engagement and morale at the heart of what they do. We consult with employees regularly regarding company decisions,
which in turn has aided longevity with many of our employees having worked with
us for 5 + years. This loyalty brings with it experience, and the ability to
build longer-lasting relationship with our clients and candidates. Learning & Development We hold regular in-house training sessions,
including the use of external training providers, to ensure all of our
employees get the same wealth of knowledge and expertise provided to them. We have supported many of our managers through
completing specific management training courses which has been found to be
highly beneficial and is something we will continue to offer. We also provide the opportunity for
employees to gain specific qualifications which could be deemed beneficial to
their role, including the REC Level 3 Certificate – a widely recognised
benchmark within our field. Diversity Equality and diversity are themes that are
strongly represented within our company values, we adopt an equal and fair
approach to all procedures within the company and look to fulfil our services
with equality and diversity in mind. Internally, much of our initial training program is
on-the-job, so we look more at the potential we see in an individual when
recruiting, as opposed to solely their background which means everyone brings
something different to the company offering a range of perspectives and skill
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