Vitacress Herbs, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job title: Engineering Team Leader
Location: Vitacress Herbs
Salary range: £45,000 - £47,000 depending on experience.
Shift pattern: Working 9 days out of 14. 0600 - 1530. Working every other weekend as per rota.
Hours: 40
Contract type: Permanent.
Do you believe great food starts with great operations? As our Engineering Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly, leading a skilled team and making a real impact on efficiency, teamwork, and performance.
The Role
1. Maximise efficiency: You’ll continuously work to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by reducing breakdowns and optimising performance.
2. Lead & develop: You’ll coach, support, and review your team, ensuring they have the right training and skills.
3. Drive improvement: You’ll champion continuous improvement, finding smart ways to reduce downtime and waste.
4. Keep things running: From planned maintenance to reactive repairs, you’ll ensure all engineering work is completed effectively and to a high standard.
5. Maintain high standards: You’ll support Autonomous Maintenance, ensure compliance with GMP, and liaise with external suppliers.
About You
You’re a proactive leader with strong communication skills and a hands-on approach. With previous experience managing an engineering team in a manufacturing environment, you know how to get the best from your team while keeping production on track.
Essential: Level 3 National Certificate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or similar).
Desirable: Health & Safety certificate, IOSH, or leadership/management qualification.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a business that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a supportive team that will help you grow.
Ready to lead? Apply today or contact our Talent Acquisition Team at TA@vitacress.com for more details!
Vitacress Herbs, based just outside historic Chichester, West Sussex, is a primary supplier of Herb and horticulture products in the UK. With our 23-acre site covered in specialist glass houses, we take immense pride in our work ensuring our consumers have a fresh, quality product to enhance their home cooking or enhance their garden environment. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standards and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the herbs that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing our talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.
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