Engineering Team Manager

Ocado Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocado Technology is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Manager for their Customer Fulfilment Centre in Erith. This role involves leading a team of engineers, ensuring operational excellence, and making critical decisions in a fast-paced automated FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and leadership skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The company offers a variety of benefits, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

264 hours annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave

Pension with employer matching up to 7%

Cycle to Work Scheme

15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with a background in managing engineering teams.
• Strong technical expertise in automation hardware and software.
• Committed to health and safety and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers, Technicians, and Trainees.
• Drive workloads and address disciplinary issues.
• Make decisions across mechanical and electrical streams.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Expertise in Automation

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering HNC or relevant degree

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical and/or Mechanical Disciplines

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

We are Ocado Technology and we empower global grocery retailers with cutting-edge cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) powers highly automated Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs), enabling efficient, single-pick online grocery delivery

About the role

We are currently looking for 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. As part of this you will need to 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

A passionate and experienced leader with a background in managing engineering teams within an automated FMCG environment, confident in making critical decisions under pressure.

Strong technical expertise in automation hardware and software, with in-depth knowledge of production, picking, and storage MHE systems.

Proficient in using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) and computer-literate across standard software platforms.

Committed to health and safety, including working safely at height, with a creative and proactive approach to continuous learning and problem-solving.

Holds an Engineering HNC or relevant degree, supported by applied learning, an apprenticeship, or NVQ Level 3 in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines.

What we offer you

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

• Time to recharge:
  264 hours annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more
• Health & wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
• Family-first policies:
  22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
• Financial support:
  Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.
• Commuter perks:
  Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.
• Exclusive discounts:
  15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

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