Engineering Team Manager

Ocado Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Cycle to Work

Sharesave/Buy as You Earn

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ocado Group in Erith, Kent, is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Manager to lead a team of Engineers, Technicians and Trainees in our 24/7 Customer Fulfilment Centre. You will oversee workload allocation, drive standards, and support safety and compliance.

You should be a capable engineer in either mechanical or electrical streams, with experience in automated FMCG environments, and a track record of making timely decisions. A relevant HNC or degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Engineers, Technicians and Trainees in automated environments.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to manage workload in fast-paced setting.
• Solid understanding of automation hardware/software in FMCG.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including days/nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers, Technicians and Trainees to deliver mechanical and electrical outcomes.
• Allocate workload and monitor performance on a day-to-day basis.
• Address disciplinary issues and drive safety compliance in a 24/7 CFC environment.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and pace across all engineering operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Automation

Mechanical & electrical

FMCG

Education

Engineering HNC or degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world-class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs (Customer Fulfilment Centres). We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.

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

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, as well as being 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 computerised 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.

Financial assistance is available for eligible UK candidates relocating 35 miles or more for this role

• 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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