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MS644 - Engineering Team Leader

Location: Anwick 
 
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum basic

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Engineering Team Leader on behalf of one of our clients.

Hours: 42 hours - 4 on 4 off days and nights 05:30 – 17:30 / 17:30 – 05:30.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to a team of mechanical, electrical, multi-skilled and semi-skilled engineers.
  • Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations, and ensure all staff understand and adhere to their Health & Safety responsibilities when operating machinery.
  • Support the training, development and assessment of staff in safe and effective machine operation.
  • Work closely with visiting engineers and contractors to ensure agreed improvements and modifications are implemented effectively and deliver the intended business benefits.
  • Ensure all equipment documentation is completed accurately and in full, and filed correctly or forwarded to the appropriate department.
  • Prioritise and allocate work activities in the absence of the Shift Engineering Manager or Maintenance Manager.
  • Identify, report and escalate any faults or issues that may impact factory efficiency to the Shift Manager or Maintenance Manager.
  • Ensure all work is carried out safely, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used, and work permits are issued and signed off where required.
  • Promote positive working behaviours and a professional team culture.
  • Ensure engineering stores are appropriately stocked and controlled.
  • Carry out required checks of the temperature monitoring system.
  • Ensure utilities are used efficiently, minimising waste wherever possible.
  • Ensure compliance with all environmental permit conditions, preventing any breaches.
  • Undertake any other duties appropriate to their training and experience, as requested by the Shift Manager or Maintenance Manager.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Must be a Time/Skill-Served Fitter with 4 years Industrial Experience. 
  • Must have a mechanical/electrical aptitude.
  • Must be able to diagnose and solve problems.
  • IT Literate.
  • The ability to make decisions is essential.
  • The ability to organise time is essential.
  • Showing initiative is essential.
  • Good reasoning ability desirable.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Good communication skills are desirable.
  • Good interpersonal skills are desirable.
  • Experience of poultry processing machinery is desirable.
  • Experience within a Food Processing Industry is desirable.
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