Installation Team Leader

Pioneer Selection; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (business use)

Extensive training

Clear progression path

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking an Installation Team Leader to lead nationwide installation projects in Kettering. The role involves managing teams of engineers and overseeing installation and commissioning of automated warehousing and material handling systems across various high-value sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in installation, experience supervising teams, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a £45,000 salary, company van, training opportunities, and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven installation experience within material handling, automated distribution or warehousing environments.
• Experience leading or supervising installation engineering teams.
• Comfortable with nationwide travel and frequent overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Lead nationwide installation projects managing teams of engineers.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of automated systems.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to high standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Installation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

Electrically biased Engineering qualification (min Level 3)

Job description

Job Summary

Installation Team Leader – The Installation Team Leader will lead nationwide installation projects within the material handling and automated distribution industry, managing teams of engineers on high‑value, fast‑paced sites. They will oversee the installation and commissioning of automated warehousing and material handling systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest standard.

Location & Travel

Must live within 50 miles of Kettering. Projects are nationwide with frequent stay‑aways.

Salary and Benefits

£45,000 base salary + overtime + bonus. Benefits include a company van (business use), extensive training and a clear progression path.

Sector

Industrial Automation / Material Handling / Automated Warehousing.

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Proven installation experience within material handling, automated distribution or warehousing environments
• Electrically biased Engineering qualification (min Level 3)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Must live within 50 miles of Kettering

Essential Requirements

• Experience leading or supervising installation engineering teams
• Strong background in installation and commissioning of automated machinery
• Comfortable with nationwide travel and frequent overnight stays
• Strong health & safety awareness
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working on large‑scale automated distribution centre projects
• Previous experience managing subcontractors
• PLC fault‑finding knowledge
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification

Benefits

• Clear progression into senior leadership roles within a rapidly expanding, market‑leading automation business
• Company van (business use)
• Independent progress planning and extensive training opportunities