Overview
As Engineering Team Manager at Ocado’s Erith CFC, you’ll lead Engineers, Technicians and Trainees to deliver high standards in a 24/7 automated environment. You will assess and develop your team, allocate workload, and manage disciplinary matters while driving pace and accuracy across mechanical and electrical domains. You’ll stay hands-on as an experienced engineer and shape performance in a fast-moving FMCG setting. This role couples leadership with frontline engineering, enabling impactful decisions that support Ocado’s automated fulfilment platform.
Pay / Benefits
- Wellbeing apps and Employee Assistance Programme
- 264 hours annual leave (rising with service)
- Pension scheme with employer matching
- Generous Private Medical Insurance
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Engineers, Technicians and Trainees and support their development
- Assess capabilities and identify development opportunities
- Allocate workload and manage daily operations
- Handle disciplinary issues and maintain safety and standards
- Provide hands-on engineering input in both mechanical and electrical streams
- Drive pace, accuracy, and standards across the CFC
- Support 24/7 shift operations with effective team coordination
- Make critical decisions on automation hardware/software as needed
Key requirements
- Experience leading engineers in an automated FMCG environment
- Strong decision-making capabilities in fast-paced roles
- Proven technical ability in automation hardware and software
- Understanding of production, picking and storage MHE systems
- Computer literacy and experience with CMMS
- Willingness to learn and apply creative problem-solving
- Commitment to health and safety, including working at height
- Engineering HNC or equivalent degree preferred; NVQ3 may be acceptable
- passionate leadership
- strong communication
- problem-solving mindset
- automation hardware and software
- FMCG automation environment
- production and MHE systems
Engineering Team Manager in London employer: Ocado Technology
At Ocado Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a GA4 Implementation Specialist in Hatfield, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and generous leave policies, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a cutting-edge technology environment. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of retail technology while supporting your well-being and career aspirations.
