Engineering Team Leader

D R Newitt & Associates; Chatham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established FMCG manufacturer in Kent is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage engineering teams and conduct root cause analyses while ensuring adherence to safety standards. This role requires maintenance experience within manufacturing and relevant electrical qualifications. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits including life assurance and private medical after probation. Join a forward-thinking company investing in future production technology.

Benefits

Life Assurance (x2 annually salary)

Discounts and cash back on a selection of top retailers

Holiday purchase up to 3 days after a year’s service

Private medical after probationary period

Drive Green car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in conducting root cause analysis and implementing solutions.
• Ability to develop team talent through training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers to ensure project collaboration.
• Conduct root cause analysis on systems/process issues.
• Ensure a safe working environment meets health and safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience within FMCG/Manufacturing

Multi skilled with electrical bias

Understanding of Health and Safety

Forward-thinking with continuous improvement exposure

Education

Relevant Electrical qualifications

Job description

4 on 4 off DnN

Up to £52,000

Kent, UK

We are proud to be working with a well-established FMCG manufacturer based in Kent, renowned for their high-quality products and continuous commitment to innovation.

We're seeking a skilled and proactive Engineering Team Leader to join their close-knit, high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is looking to be part of a forward-thinking company investing heavily in the future of production technology.

Duties

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, ensuring effective collaboration and communication across projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues within systems or processes and implement corrective actions.
• Responsible for the continual development of the shift engineering team through the active management of and development of team talent, through effective 1 : 1’s, performance reviews and associate training and development programs
• To proactively manage to ensure that a safe working environment exists for all associates in the factory and that as a minimum the operation meets the standards set out in the company Health and Safety policy

Requirements

• Maintenance experience within the FMCG / Manufacturing - desirable
• Multi skilled with an electrical bias
• Relevant Electrical qualifications
• Understanding of H&S
• Forward-thinking with CI exposure

Benefits

• Life Assurance (x2 annually salary)
• Discounts and cash back on a selection of hundreds of top retailers etc
• Holiday purchase up to 3days after a years’ service
• Private medical after probationary period
• Drive Green car lease scheme (electric cars can be charged free on site)
• Cycle to work scheme

We are open to Maintenance Engineers who are looking for a step up