Manage the engineering team to ensure delivery of scheduled work and reactive work so that plant availability is optimised and manage technical specifications for ingredients, products, processes & packaging Implement agreed training & development plans to meet engineering & production needs. Comply with statutory & Bakkavor Health & Safety requirement, ensures reports work in a safe manner. This will include ownership of dynamic risk assessment process Ensure engineering downtime is minimised, accurately logged, and monitor the repair time. Liaise with planning and operations team to allow for PPM to be completed in a timely manner Ensure all stock is logged in and out of the stores area highlighting any stock issues to the engineering team manager

Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)Location: Midlands (Field-Based)Contract Type: Permanent roleHours: 45 hours per week (including travel time) + overtime + on-call paySalary: 41,760 per annum (based on 45 hours/week)Benefits: Company van + expenses + on-call allowanceAbout the Role:We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to support the maintenance and service of diesel engines used in locomotives. Candidates do NOT need a rolling stock background - we welcome applicants with experience working on diesel engines from HGV, PSC, tractors, agriculture, heavy plant, or related sectors.The role covers Derby and the wider Midlands region, ideally around Derby and Birmingham, but we are open-minded on exact location. Travel between sites is required and included within the 45 hours per week.This is a great chance to join a well-established engineering business in a permanent position with long-term prospects.Key Responsibilities:Perform planned modifications and reactive maintenance on diesel engines.Prepare jobs ahead of time (tools, parts, documentation) and communicate directly with customers.Work independently in the field, delivering safe, high-quality work at customer sites.Accurately record all work in line with company procedures.Act as the first point of contact on site to resolve minor issues or escalate as necessary.Maintain strong professional relationships and uphold the company's reputation.Identify opportunities for additional work or service improvements and report to management.Role Details & Benefits:Field-based across Derby and surrounding Midlands - travel time is included within 45 working hours.Company van provided with fuel and expenses covered.45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Overtime available at flat rate.On-call rota every other weekend: 73 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out)Additional hourly pay if called outPermanent roleIdeal Candidate:Experience working on diesel engines in any sector - rolling stock experience is not essential.Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.Confident working independently in a field-based environment.Good communication and problem-solving abilities.Ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.Full UK driving licence ).