At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the engineering team to enhance manufacturing equipment performance.
- Company: Join a premier client in Burton on Trent with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £52,500 plus shift allowance and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food manufacturing while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Hands-on engineering experience, ideally in Food Manufacturing, with relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 52500 - 52500 £ per year.
K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a premier client in Burton on Trent who are on the lookout for an Engineering Team Leader for their growing team. As an integral member of the Engineering Team, you will ensure the best performance and dependability of Manufacturing equipment, contributing to both safety and efficiency across all site assets.
Your Role: Your mission is to combine hands-on Maintenance expertise, in-depth equipment knowledge, and robust communication skills to ensure the reliability and availability of all site assets. You will be at the forefront of improving plant performance and fostering a culture of professional engineering and proactive improvement.
What You'll Do:
- Act as a role model to support, coach and motivate your reports to achieve production targets.
- Maximise Engineer utilisation across all departments during your shift.
- Ensure detailed, effective handovers and continuous communication between shifts.
- Train engineering staff on site machinery and equipment.
- Flexible working to set up, changeover, operate machinery, other equipment and tools across all departments as required within standard operating procedures to achieve required outputs and quality.
- Carry out a range of manual tasks and activities across all departments and ensure all tasks are finished within permitted time frames.
- Completion of PPM's across all departments adhering to schedules, KPI's and CMMS.
- Complete daily engineering work reports and record work using the required format to ensure it is entered onto the CMMS.
- Ensure accurate recording of engineering downtime and Root Cause Analysis detail then implement RCA findings to prevent repeat issues.
- Actively identify areas of improvement and assist in the implementation of any improvements.
- Work with the engineering team to record, develop and implement maintenance best practices to maximise plant reliability.
- Perform engineering functions and drive cost saving opportunities concerning site utilities.
Who You Are: An Engineer with hands-on experience, ideally within the Food Manufacturing sector, supported by qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical fields (BTEC or similar). Skilled in diagnosing and resolving a variety of equipment issues, with a broad knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical and Electrical. A staunch advocate for safety, experienced in risk assessment and managing safe working practices, particularly with high-hazard equipment. An outstanding communicator who can prioritise effectively in fast-paced environments and elevate the technical skills of others.
Engineering Team Leader in Stoke-on-Trent employer: KAG Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
At K.A.G. Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Burton on Trent that fosters professional growth and development. As an Engineering Team Leader, you will benefit from competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while driving improvements in plant performance. Our commitment to safety and innovation ensures that you will thrive in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Contact Details:
KAG Recruitment Consultancy Ltd Recruitment Team
