Facilities Electrical Engineer

Engineering / Projects | Leyland  | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

Do you love pizza, and would you like to be part of the team that makes the UK’s favourite frozen branded pizza? Do you thrive on getting things done and making real change? Then carry-on reading!

Why join Dr. Oetker?

At Dr. Oetker UK we are continuously investing to maintain our state-of-the-art production facility. All our teams contribute to the success of our business, and we are as proud of our hard-working friendly culture as we are of the fantastic market leading pizzas we make. Being a family-owned business we “Create a taste of home” through our quality products and our culture.

What’s the role?

The Leyland Facility is where the Chicago Town Pizzas started over 30 years ago. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our state-of-the-art production facility and play a key role working alongside our teams who are proudly making the Dr. Oetker and Chicago Town branded pizzas.

A career at Dr Oetker will provide you with:

• An environment where you will be an integral member of the Facilities Maintenance Team, being responsible for all aspects of maintaining buildings and ancillary equipment that is critical for the day-to-day operations of the factory.
• The opportunity to work with, and support where necessary, the site maintenance engineering teams, the production teams, and the Capital Investment Project team to ensure the smooth operation of the site, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• A role where you will also work closely with the Capital Investment Project Teams in order to stay up to date with new equipment and facilities being procured and installed, in order to make the visions of our “future factory” a sustainable reality.

As a key member of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for ensuring optimum availability levels (particularly from an electrical) are sustained on all pieces of all equipment and processes. 

Who we are looking for?

At Dr Oetker we believe that our employees play a key role in our success. To be successful in this role,  you must have a thorough understanding of ancillary (facilities type) electrical equipment, maintenance techniques, and standards required to confidently carry out fault finding, repairs and upgrades (where possible). You will need to be able to stay calm and think rationally when under pressure due to the implications of the facilities equipment being associated with a live production environment.

You must be a confident communicator with a personable and professional manner. You will need to have the ability to interact and relate to all levels of colleagues, good communication and teamwork with all stakeholders from shop-floor to Director level is paramount. You will be able to build strong trusted working relationships within all departments, as well as being able to safely, firmly, and fairly, manage contractors when they are required to carry out work on site

You must have knowledge and experience of electrical installation standards, facilities equipment, and working with a CMMS based facilities maintenance program. 

What do we offer? Here’s the list of our fantastic benefits…

• 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) which increases with service
• Free pizzas
• Subsidised on site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad/deli bar, snack machines and microwaves and storage facilities for those who prefer to bring their own
• Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit.
• Free on-site parking (number of electronic charging points available)
• Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary
• Free Wi-Fi in canteen
• Employee Referral Scheme £350 – once you know how great it is to work here, you’ll want to bring your friends and family!
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension scheme which provides 6% Employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Regular Employee Forums ensuring all employees have a voice
• Incentivised employee suggestion and recognition schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
• Free health checks