Engineering Team Leader

To provide the coordination of the Engineering Support Team to all business units with the primary function of minimising machine and equipment downtime and maximising productivity and delivering the Planned Preventive Maintenance Plan.

• This role will need to understand the business and functional strategy and their role in supporting and delivering.
• In conjunction with the operational team, identify and implement continuous improvement ideas from conception to completion
• With consultation with the Head of Engineering and Health & Safety Manager, decide on any necessary modifications to machinery
• Update Planned Preventative Maintenance actions to improve the reliability of the installed equipment
• Ensure the shift provides engineering support to production on a 24/5 basis or if required during additional running periods.
• Personally, make Health and Safety a priority always ensuring compliance with Policies and Instruction
• Comply with all other company Policies and Procedures
• Take responsibility for the operational engineering effectiveness of the shift
• Minimise plant downtime by ensuring the effective application of good engineering maintenance practices through the team
• Ensure that manufacturer’s documentation and hard copy records of machine settings are kept up to date and available
• Complete all engineering documentation in a timely manner and ensure that the Head of Engineering is kept informed of issues
• Decide how and when to adjust and / or make routine repairs to machinery in conjunction with the operations team
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment and ensure all tools are accounted for every shift across all areas
• In conjunction with the production and planning departments, plan routine repairs to machinery and equipment
• In consultation with the wider engineering team decide on preventative maintenance plans
• Manage the spares stock ensuring the critical spares are available for all the plant/equipment in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations
• Maintain the stock levels through efficient stock management control
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the team, to organise the day-to-day work across all the team to achieve its aims and objectives. As a team leader, they will hold the individuals within the team accountable for their job responsibilities and guide the team. The TL will represent the teams’ requests to the next level of management.
• Will use relevant policies and procedures to ensure the individuals maintain good attendance and adhere to company rules. Manages absence, holidays, disciplinary issues as appropriate.
• Takes responsibility for basic performance management, performing 1-2-1's and end of year reviews. Ensures appropriate training takes place.
• Maintain and develop a highly motivated team with a developing set of skills to support LEAN improvement initiatives
• Manage contractors when on site and issue permits to work when required

• Demonstrates an appropriate assurance of their own capabilities. Treats others and self with respect in everything they do.
• Applies knowledge, sensitivity and judgement to act in accordance with fundamental principles of professional and personal ethics behaviour.
• Is able to work with and communicate with colleagues with no bias.
• Thrives in a culture of change and continuous improvement, is flexible in the way they work and think. Able to manage uncertainty and complexity.
• Acts in advance of a future situation. Takes control and makes things happen. Has a can do attitude
• Consistently delivers quality in their work and overall job performance. Able to be trusted
• Delivers work that is of a good standard, (quality, quantity and accuracy). Able to work on a number of different areas/tasks, showing flexibility in their approach, changing direction when required. Delivers work at pace.

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There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you’ll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don't just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.