Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Ibstock PLC

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead engineering teams to maintain and optimise heavy machinery in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Company: Join Ibstock Plc, a diverse and inclusive employer committed to your growth.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, life insurance, and retail discounts.
  • Other info: Great opportunities for personal development and career progression await you.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring safety and efficiency in production processes.
  • Qualifications: Advanced apprenticeship in mechanical engineering and maintenance experience required.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

The successful candidate will be providing plant wide maintenance service, departmental support and mechanical repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote the highest Health and Safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Utilise a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to facilitate Planned Preventative Maintenance, Inspections, Service and Repairs.
  • Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs to existing heavy machinery, potentially installing new plant, designing and fabricating parts/structures.
  • Ensure rigorous application of continuous improvement tools and techniques across all areas of the manufacturing facility to optimise performance.
  • Work collaboratively across all support functions, by building effective working relationships, to optimise factory performance.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Time Served, Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical), Engineering Manufacture (Mechanical), Mechatronics (Mechanical) or equivalent.
  • Maintenance experience and fault diagnosis of Pneumatics and Hydraulics systems.
  • Knowledge of Welding / Basic Fabrication.
  • Computer literate in MS Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of basic continuous improvement tools and techniques.
  • Good knowledge of current Health and Safety Law and best practice application within a manufacturing environment.
  • Leadership/management training.

Please note, it is our policy to verify all relevant qualifications. You will be required to provide substantive proof of your qualifications, so that we can verify them with the awarding body.

Benefits

  • Full time, permanent role
  • Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
  • 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
  • 3x life insurance
  • Share Save scheme eligibility
  • Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
  • Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc.
  • Personal development and career progression opportunities

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group. Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.

Engineering Team Leader employer: Ibstock PLC

Ibstock Plc is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement. Located in Bootle, employees benefit from competitive salaries, a comprehensive pension scheme, and life insurance, alongside opportunities for personal and professional growth through training. The company values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment, making it a rewarding place to build a career.

Ibstock PLC

Contact Details:

Ibstock PLC Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Engineering Team Leader

Health and Safety Standards
Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Mechanical Maintenance
Fault Diagnosis of Pneumatics and Hydraulics Systems
Welding
Basic Fabrication
Continuous Improvement Tools and Techniques