Job Title:  Engineering Planning & Compliance Manager

Date:  20 Oct 2025
Req ID:  3429
Company:  Allied Bakeries
Location: 

Belfast, GB, BT5 5HW

Full or Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Engineering

Overview of role

Location:  Belfast

Salary: 53,560

Closing Date:  Friday 14th November

The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating and planning Engineering maintenance activities through the EAM system to drive effectiveness of weekly work plans to achieve lowest possible downtime and improved production efficiencies.

There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you: 

  • 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Hols
  • Onsite parking
  • Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos

Key Accountabilities

  • To coordinate and plan engineering maintenance activities through EAM System
  • To support the implementation and control of the EAM System across all phases
  • To drive effectiveness of weekly workplans and improve the utilization of the craft group
  • To review and develop a Planned Maintenance System ensuring the content is correct, completion times are specified and the frequency of inspections reflect the running hours of individual plants/lines
  • To utilize the workplans and planned maintenance systems to achieve the required target completion rates
  • Develop, implement and manage new maintenance techniques such as thermographics, vibration and oil analysis ensuring all engineering personnel fully understand theory and application
  • Incorporate training and development of craftsmen into workplans through information sharing with other experienced craftsmen or by specific training with machine suppliers
  • Organise systems and databases to ensure the engineering aspects of health and safety, quality and continuous improvement are covered and managed
  • Introduce sustainable systems that interface and coordinate with stores ensuring that all items for repair or on order are tracked
  • To support the Engineering Stores to maintain correct inventory levels
  • To ensure that all maintenance procedures are documented for auditing purposes
  • To present daily and weekly KPI’s on Engineering performance
  • To communicate weekly engineering plans to all departments

The Right Person

Essential:

  • Minimum ONC, City and Guilds or equivalent
  • Understanding of the requirements of H&S Regulations/Legislation directly related to engineering
  • 5 years experience within Maintenance Engineering
  • Specific experience within an Engineering background as a time served dual or multi skilled craftsman in a food manufacturing facility

Advantageous:

  • Maintenance planning experience