Engineering Team Manager

Ocado; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Annual leave 264 hours

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Train Ticket loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sharesave/Buy as You Earn

Ocado employee discount

Free delivery

Job summary

Ocado Group is seeking an Engineering Team Manager to lead the Engineering team at our Customer Fulfilment Centre in Luton. You will drive performance, allocate workload, and steer engineers, technicians and trainees to deliver high standards in a fast-paced automated FMCG environment.

The role requires hands-on engineering expertise (mechanical and electrical) and strong leadership to make critical decisions, ensure safety and maintain 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineers in automated FMCG environments.
• Ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced role.
• Strong knowledge of automation hardware and software.
• Understanding of production, picking and storage MHE systems.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 shift pattern, including long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers, Technicians and Trainees and drive their development.
• Allocate workload and monitor performance, addressing gaps.
• Ensure pace, accuracy and high standards across the CFC.
• Handle disciplinary issues and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Automation systems

MHE knowledge

Electrical & mechanical

Health & safety

Education

Engineering HNC/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 Luton. 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!

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

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