Engineering Team Leader

Hovis Bakeries; London Borough of Merton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hovis Choice—savings and cashback, eyе

Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive annual leave

Long service and recognition schemes

Three levels of pensions

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries in Mitcham is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to guide a team of engineers in a fast-paced bakery environment. You will diagnose faults, perform essential maintenance and drive improvements while collaborating with shift teams and management.

We expect experience leading teams in food/manufacturing settings, a Level 3+ in electrical or mechanical engineering, and a proactive, initiative-taking approach. The shift pattern includes 4on, 4off days and nights.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people coordination experience.
• Experience in maintaining and diagnosing machinery in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Repair issues on bakery production lines and improve machine reliability.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults in the factory and perform maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Act as the link between shift team and management and drive proactive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical & Mechanical knowledge

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

So Whats It All About

As our next Engineering Team Leader, you will be resilient and adaptable due to the nature of the fast-paced environment you will be working within. Using your own initiative will be key a lot of the time.

Mitcham

4on, 4off days and nights

So Whats It All About

As our next Engineering Team Leader, you will be resilient and adaptable due to the nature of the fast-paced environment you will be working within. Using your own initiative will be key a lot of the time.

Working with a team of skilled Engineers, you will be responsible for not only repairing issues that arise with the bakery production lines but encouraged to implement positive ideas in the reliability of the machines moving forward. This is a key role, being the link between the shift team and management.

You will be instrumental in the diagnosing of both electrical and mechanical faults within the factory. Your remit will be to carry out essential machine maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the production line and limit downtime.

You will need to show passion about the role Engineers can play in making improvements and how you as the Engineering Team Leader can proactively influence situations instead of just being reactive.

You will be working less than half the year due to the fantastic shift pattern on offer.

The Key Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Previous experience as an Engineering Team Leader, whether on a permanent or stand-in basis
• History of working within a food, FMCG or industrial manufacturing environment

We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment.

Why Work For Us And Our Benefits

At Hovis, we understand the importance of looking after our colleagues, so we provide a variety of benefits in addition to their salaries. The benefits we provide at Hovis are as varied as the people who receive them but they are offered with the intention of creating value to them personally over and above their salaries

• There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
• Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving
• We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance
• We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
• We offer three levels of pensions

Hovis values diversity and is committed to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace. Every job applicant, employee or worker will be treated fairly and equally with dignity and respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, social class, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, union membership, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.