Operations Project Engineer

Halma p.l.c; Havant; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi start/finish times

9-day fortnight

50/50 office and home working

Pension scheme 10.5%

Health cash plan

Life insurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Apollo Fire Detectors, based in Havant on the UK South Coast, is seeking an experienced professional to lead automation and major operations projects within the Operations function. You will own opportunities from development through to installation, collaborating with stakeholders and vendor partners to deliver site transfers, digital tools and improved processes.

The role requires autonomous work, strong communication and a strategic, collaborative approach, with travel to supplier locations

Qualifications

• Strategic vision with an organised, collaborative approach.
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Automation
• Major Operations projects (manufacturing transfers, site developments)
• Introduction of digital tools (such as AI) within the Operations function

Skills

Strategic vision

Autonomy

Communication

Project management

Job description

Our purpose is simple; to keep people safe from fire every second of every day.

We specialise in the design and manufacture of high-quality fire detection solutions that protect people from fire in over 100 countries around the world.

At Apollo, we are always on the lookout for passionate people who want to make a difference. We seek talented and motivated individuals who want a rewarding and challenging career within an internationally renowned fire detection company.

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Although you will have no direct reports your role will be highly influential within Apollo. As we continue to automate our existing products you will need to apply lessoned learned and knowledge gained to both these projects and to the development of our future product ranges. You will be key a part of the team advising on mechanical design nuances and electronic component layout to best optimise the final design for automated assembly.

Collaborating with stakeholders throughout Apollo you will identify opportunities for automation, develop the business cases and present them to the Board for approval. You will own the entire life cycle of the project from opportunity development and vendor selection through to installation and handover to our Shopfloor teams.

You will work closely with the Test Solutions team, who will provide the expertise required to automate the testing of our products broadening your knowledge base. In return you will help them to grow by passing on your project management experience and understanding of how working with vendors can allow us to magnify the impact we can have on the business when delivering automation.

Within this role there is an expectation of travel, staying away from home during the working week. The extent of this travel will vary with each project and will depend upon the locations of the suppliers that you select along with the complexity of the project.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Automation
• Major Operations projects (such as manufacturing transfers, site developments etc.)
• Introduction of digital tools (such as AI) within the Operations function

What you will need to succeed:

• A strategic vision combined with a well-organised and collaborative approach.
• The ability to operate autonomously and manage a range of priorities.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Passion and tenacity to drive complex projects from start to finish.

If you are motivated by challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment we want to hear from you. Join Team Apollo where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.

We are happy to talk flexible working

If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment.

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary including:

• Flexi- start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available) *
• Optional 9-day fortnight*
• 50/50 office and home working*
• Buying/selling holiday
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leave
• Training and professional development
• Employee Bonus Scheme*
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions)
• Non-contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares have shown sustained performance growth) *
• BUPA for eligible employees*
• Health cash plan – contribution towards health care costs
• EAP Workplace options
• Life insurance – 3 times salary and up to 6 times if you have dependents
• Long service awards and additional holiday
• 24/7 support health line
• Cycle to work schemeBenefits for engineers as an IET Enterprise Partner
• Free electric car charging
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen

We do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Apollo and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Any CVs that are not submitted through the Workday portal will not be considered.

Apollo Fire Detectors offer a comprehensive compensation package and a wide range of health and wellness benefits.
*As we are a global company, packages can differ depending on the area/role

Work-life Balance

Flexi start and finish times, 1pm finish on a Friday available. Optional 9-day fortnight, 50/50 WFH *suitable for most UK indirect roles

Paternal Leave

14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents who take extended leave *available to all staff

Enhanced Pension

Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions) *available to all UK staff

EV Scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease plan (Electric/Hybrid) and free electric car charging *available to all UK staff

Health and Wellbeing

Health cash plan, 24/7 support Healthline, in-house Occupational Health, comprehensive menopause package *available to all UK staff

Plus many more…

Why work for Apollo?

With locations in Havant, and Alton on the UKSouth Coast, we operate through regionaloffices in the UK and Germany that support ournetwork of partners and distributors onall five continents.

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Warren, Senior Technical Support Engineer, 30+ years at Apollo

I have developed my expertise within Apollo and am able to engage with customers directly and share my knowledge as a technical engineer. Alongside that, the wonderful people that I get to work with everyday is the reason I’ve stuck with Apollo.

I love the 9-day fortnight because it gives me extra time to manage childcare and balance life while my husband is away in the Navy. It's been a game-changer for work-life balance and family time!

Kae, Requirements Engineer

It’s fantastic that Apollo offers the option to buy more leave—it’s a great sign that they value employee satisfaction and work-life balance and for me personally, this means more road trips in Benny the VW Campervan for next year.

Mandy, Business Technology Partner

Having access to a specialist menopause clinic was a real benefit of working for Apollo. Receiving a voucher and arranging the appointment was simple, and within a couple of weeks, I had an appointment with a menopause specialist.