Salary: £51,500 + £2K potential bonus, standard pension with 4% employer and 5% employee contributions, and an enhanced pension option with 8% employer and 12% employee contributions (c£6,000 annually).
Shifts: 5-day week, Monday to Friday. Rotating 3 shifts – Nights, Afternoons, and Mornings. Early finish on the Friday late shift, from 6 pm to midnight.
Position Summary:
We seek a Lead Engineer to be the first responder to process breakdowns and drive continuous improvement activities. The engineer will provide technical expertise to minimize technical and production losses and play a crucial role in coaching, training, and problem-solving the technicians and operators. You will make operational decisions to ensure products are manufactured according to plan and meet quality and safety standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
- Coaching and upskilling technicians and operators
- Participating in operational handovers
- Identifying and addressing improvement activities related to priority losses, in collaboration with other departments.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Engineering qualification or technical college degree (e.g., mechanical, electrical) with at least 3 years of practical experience in the FMCG industry
- Experience in working with multi-functional teams is preferred
- Proven ability to coordinate, motivate, and lead teams
- Experience in implementing problem-solving tools
- Knowledge of SAP PM module, including work order management
- Commitment to maintaining a high standard of safety and quality, ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe situations
Join our team and contribute to the success of our busiest production line with your technical expertise and leadership skills. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
