Engineering Team Leader

Swisslog; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Company contributory pension scheme

On-site logistics environment

Job summary

Swisslog is seeking an Engineering Team Leader for the DHL Derby site. You will manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, delivering all aspects of the engineering service on site, and coordinating daily activities under KPI guidelines.

You will represent Swisslog professionally and ensure safety and client documentation are maintained. The role requires experience leading an engineering team, familiarity with automation, and a strong ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a multi-discipline engineering team.
• Experience with automation in logistics/WMS environments a must.
• Apprentice-trained engineer with Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the resident engineers.
• Deliver engineering services within KPI guidelines.
• Represent Swisslog professionally with customers and stakeholders.
• Manage performance reviews and coach team members.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on site.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Education

ONC/HNC advantageous

Apprentice trained mechanical/electrical

Tools

MS Office

Automation systems

Job description

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do? At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities

Make an impact Engineering Team Leader, DHL Derby Working rotating 12-hour days and nights Company benefits to include private health care and company contributory pension scheme. The Role – Engineering Team Leader To manage and lead a team of multidiscipline engineers, delivering all aspects of the engineering service within KPI guidelines. To manager and coordinate the daily activities of the team of Resident Engineers through effective planning and organisation. As Engineering Team leader you will always represent Swisslog in a professional manner. Ensure that all work is carried out to a satisfactory level as per the Service Level Agreement for the customer. Conduct performance management reviews. Coach and mentor your team and be a positive role model. Able to understand teams’ strengths and weaknesses. Able to analyse and lead under high pressure and during difficult situations. Ensure that the company’s and customers safety regulations are followed at all times. Prepare and participate in method statements, risk assessments, and client user and maintenance documentation. Drive continuous improvement on site with your team and comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Application Requirements

• The Person – Engineering Team Leader
• Previous experience in an Engineering Team Leaders role is essential.
• An Apprentice trained Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, with a minimum Level 3 Qualification.
• Experience of working with automation is essential for this role.
• Able to work at heights.
• This is a customer facing role, so you must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Able to adapt to new and changing demands and situations.
• Able to share knowledge with others proactively and always show integrity.
• Ideal Experience ONC or HNC would be advantageous.
• Previous automated warehouse experience.
• PPM Planning
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous continuous improvement experience.
• An understanding of Controls.
• IOSH qualification.
• Health and Safety (ISO 45001)
• Computer Literate, ideally familiar with MS Office products.

Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.