Engineering Shift Team Manager

Ocado Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Engineering Team Manager to lead a dynamic team in a cutting-edge automated environment. In this role, you will guide Engineers and Technicians, ensuring high standards of performance and safety. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering will be crucial as you make critical decisions in a fast-paced setting. With a commitment to employee well-being, this organization offers a wealth of benefits, including generous leave, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wellbeing support through dedicated apps

264 hours annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution matching

Generous Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection and Life Assurance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Interest-free Train Ticket loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sharesave and Buy as You Earn schemes

15% discount on Ocado.com

Qualifications

• Experience leading Engineers in an automated FMCG environment.
• Strong technical ability in automation hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers, Technicians, and Trainees at the CFC.
• Drive pace, accuracy, and standards across all operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Automation Systems

Problem-Solving

Education

Engineering HNC

Relevant Degree

Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Our teams are putting the world’s retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We provide services to partner clients globally via our innovative advanced robotics technology, known as the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"), which drives our highly automated, multi-million pound Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs). In our CFCs - together with the proprietary software applications - we operate a world-class online grocery business that automates the single pick of products, ready for your online delivery.

About the role

We are currently looking for an experienced Engineering Team Manager to be part of Ocado history, joining us at our operational Customer Fulfilment Centre in Erith, Kent. You will be leading a team of Engineers, Technicians, and Trainees, driving their success by assessing their capabilities, identifying development opportunities, and motivating them on a daily basis. You will play an instrumental part in the day-to-day allocation of workload and be involved in any disciplinary issues.

As an Engineering Team Manager, you need to be able to lead from the front, driving pace, accuracy, and standards across all aspects of the CFC. You must be a competent and experienced Engineer in your own right, either mechanically or electrically, although you must be familiar and competent with both streams of engineering to enable decision-making.

You will work a shift pattern to support our 24/7 operation, consisting of 12-hour shifts across days, nights, and weekends.

About you

You are a passionate leader who is looking to take the next step in growing your career. You will have experience in leading a team of Engineers within an automated FMCG environment and be comfortable making critical decisions in a fast-paced role. Your technical ability relating to automation hardware and software will be second to none.

You have a comprehensive understanding of production, picking, and storage MHE systems. You are computer literate and have experience working with computerized maintenance management systems. You are also keen to learn new skills and take a creative approach to problem-solving. Health and safety is a top priority for you, and you are able to work safely at height.

Ideally, you have an Engineering HNC or equivalent relevant Degree coupled with any of the following: relevant applied learning, Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, Electrical and/or mechanical skills preferably gained in an FMCG background to at least NVQ 3.

What we offer you

Our employee benefits are designed for you. We care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately.

• Wellbeing support through dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme
• 264 hours annual leave, rising after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
• Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
• Generous Private Medical Insurance (within the first month of joining!)
• Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)
• 22 weeks paid maternity/primary parent leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
• Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes
• 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees (within the first month of joining!)

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