Engineering Team Leader (Ossett), Bedford
Client: Kerry
Location: Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description:
Requisition ID: 55323
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About the role
We are hiring an Engineering Team Leader at our Ossett site to lead a team of 3 engineers on shift. This hands-on role involves managing all aspects of daily maintenance, working a 12-hour shift pattern on days and nights, with overtime available.
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
* Collaborate with Production Team Leads/Managers to deliver high-quality engineering support aligned with operational targets.
* Supervise and coordinate engineering activities supporting manufacturing operations.
* Achieve team KPIs related to equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance.
* Coach the team on safe working practices and fault diagnosis.
* Plan and allocate team resources efficiently.
* Motivate team members, identify development needs, and implement growth plans.
* Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
* Support other teams/departments as needed, demonstrating company values.
* Manage non-conformance and corrective actions to ensure compliance.
Hands-on duties:
* Address reactive maintenance needs.
* Assist in developing PPM systems and scheduling maintenance.
* Ensure compliance with legislation and procedures.
* Diagnose, repair, and maintain production machinery.
* Coordinate with production staff to communicate issues.
* Maintain high line availability by minimizing downtime.
* Conduct effective root cause analysis.
* Manage maintenance tools, stores, and equipment.
* Contribute to site improvements.
Candidate profile:
Success in this role requires relevant experience and competencies, including:
* Experience in an FMCG environment.
* Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline, with relevant qualifications (Electrical Engineering HND/HNC/BTech or equivalent).
* Strong fault-finding skills.
* PLC fault-finding (desirable).
* Previous team leadership experience (beneficial but not essential).
What we offer:
At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we value talented, curious individuals and provide opportunities to make a difference. Our benefits include:
* 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
* Matched pension scheme.
* Benefits platform with discounts and cashback.
About Kerry:
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a leading dairy and nutritional ingredients company committed to sustainability and innovation. We partner with local farms and produce high-quality dairy products, maintaining a low carbon footprint and supporting a global network of professionals.
Headquartered in Tralee, Ireland, with multiple manufacturing facilities and a broad international presence, we are dedicated to shaping the future of dairy and nourishing life.
Join us:
We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and individual perspectives. Our recruitment process is merit-based, and we do not discriminate based on gender, race, or other protected characteristics. Beware of scams: we will not solicit candidates via unofficial channels or ask for payments during the hiring process.
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