Lead Engineer

Marshalls plc; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer to join their dynamic team in Ramsbottom. This role offers the chance to lead engineering initiatives that enhance reliability and quality in a medium/large automated manufacturing environment. You will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement and ensuring the effective management of engineering assets. With a strong focus on personal development, this position provides numerous opportunities for career progression. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and help shape the future of engineering excellence.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Health care cash plan

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount on products

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering with a focus on automated manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead site engineering teams to deliver production plans and strategies.
• Implement maintenance principles and manage engineering systems.

Skills

Engineering qualifications (time served apprenticeship)

3+ Years' experience in automated manufacturing

Experience of leading an engineering team

IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate

Experience of CMMS and stock control systems

Project management experience

Knowledge of OEE

Continuous improvement techniques

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

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Lead Engineer
Ramsbottom, Lancashire
£54,974 starting salary + Benefits
4 on 4 off (dd,nn)

Welcome to Marshalls plc - where you can have an opportunity to shape extraordinary landscapes. As a powerhouse in the industry since 1890, we take pride in our legacy of manufacturing quality hard landscaping products and offering innovative solutions. We're proud to have paved every square on the Monopoly board. So, whether you're exploring iconic paths or striking a pose at famous landmarks, chances are you've crossed paths with our products!.

Our engineering teams are a strategic pillar of our operations, ensuring performance, reliability, and innovation across the board. With deep expertise in maintenance, machining, fitting and installation, electrical systems, and technical design, they deliver far more than just operational support. By embedding best practices in asset care and driving continuous technical improvement, they minimise downtime, extend equipment life, and boost productivity. Their work is essential to achieving our long-term operational goals and sustaining our competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.

We're investing in our Engineering community with great opportunities for personal development and career progression available. It's within this skilled team at Marshalls that we're recruiting for aLead Engineerat Ramsbottom.

So, what's the job about?

• Assist with the leadership of the site engineering teams to deliver engineering plans/ production plans, service levels & engineering strategy within quality, safety and cost parameters.
• Implement & deliver the engineering strategy that will develop and drive reliability, improve quality, Safety and asset utilisation via all direct & indirect reports
• Implement best practice maintenance principles for SHE/capital programme, care and maintenance
• Manage Engineering systems, structures, resource and processes and ways of working
• Assist with the engineering planning process that proactively manages and maintains manufacturing assets at site
• Involvement with the engineering stores system that ensures critical spares availability, stock control management & effective maintenance planning
• Involvement Responsible for the delivery of engineering KPI's that compliment manufacturing performance, manufacturing KPI's, and OGSM objectives
• Recognize best practices from within and outside the business and work with stakeholders in helping to implement these across the business whilst supporting continuous improvement opportunities.
• Coach and develop direct reports. Monitor and improve performance through appraisal, performance management and personal development plans to ensure that their full potential is realised
• Project management/deliver change initiatives
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager

What skills are you going to bring to the team?

• Engineering qualifications (time served apprenticeship)
• 3+ Years' experience of operating in a medium/large automated manufacturing operation
• Experience of leading an engineering team
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate
• Experience of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) and stock control systems
• Experience of working with engineering schedule KPIs
• Project management and leading/delivering change is desired
• Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) would be an advantage
• Continuous improvement/lean manufacturing techniques e.g. Problem-Solving, 5s, SMED

Benefits
We don't just build paths; we pave the way for personal and professional growth. Join us, and let's create a future where your skills and ambitions can flourish. Additional benefits include;

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Monday to Friday - No weekends
• Health care cash plan - support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
• Life assurance

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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